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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.32, 4,719.88 and 925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.32, 4,719.88 and 925.54 is: 1,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.32 : 4,719.88 = 925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.32/4,719.88 = 925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.32x = 4,719.88 × 925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.32x = 4,368,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,437.74/3,147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.99

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