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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.56, 4,517.36 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.56, 4,517.36 and 931.56 is: 1,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.56 : 4,517.36 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.56/4,517.36 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.56x = 4,517.36 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.56x = 4,208,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,191.88/3,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.35

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