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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.99, 4,516.92 and 931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.99, 4,516.92 and 931.18 is: 1,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.99 : 4,516.92 = 931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.99/4,516.92 = 931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.99x = 4,516.92 × 931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.99x = 4,206,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,038.33/3,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.90

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