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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.29, 4,718.64 and 924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.29, 4,718.64 and 924.18 is: 1,386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.29 : 4,718.64 = 924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.29/4,718.64 = 924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.29x = 4,718.64 × 924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.29x = 4,360,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,872.72/3,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.48

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