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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.06, 4,687.80 and 933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.06, 4,687.80 and 933.80 is: 1,400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.06 : 4,687.80 = 933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.06/4,687.80 = 933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.06x = 4,687.80 × 933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.06x = 4,377,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,467.64/3,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.76

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