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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.85, 4,516.09 and 931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.85, 4,516.09 and 931.26 is: 1,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.85 : 4,516.09 = 931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.85/4,516.09 = 931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.85x = 4,516.09 × 931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.85x = 4,205,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,653.97/3,011.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.37

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