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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.71, 4,724.87 and 928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.71, 4,724.87 and 928.94 is: 1,393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.71 : 4,724.87 = 928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.71/4,724.87 = 928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.71x = 4,724.87 × 928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.71x = 4,389,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,097.11/3,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.05

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