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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.76, 4,517.64 and 931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.76, 4,517.64 and 931.68 is: 1,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.76 : 4,517.64 = 931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.76/4,517.64 = 931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.76x = 4,517.64 × 931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.76x = 4,208,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,994.84/3,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.52

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