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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.64, 4,517.87 and 931.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.64, 4,517.87 and 931.83 is: 1,397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.64 : 4,517.87 = 931.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.64/4,517.87 = 931.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.64x = 4,517.87 × 931.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.64x = 4,209,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,882.14/3,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.87

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