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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.18, 4,516.59 and 931.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.18, 4,516.59 and 931.59 is: 1,396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.18 : 4,516.59 = 931.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.18/4,516.59 = 931.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.18x = 4,516.59 × 931.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.18x = 4,207,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,610.08/3,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.87

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