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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.56, 4,687.20 and 933.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.56, 4,687.20 and 933.55 is: 1,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.56 : 4,687.20 = 933.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.56/4,687.20 = 933.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.56x = 4,687.20 × 933.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.56x = 4,375,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,723.84/3,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.98

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