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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.24, 4,516.68 and 931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.24, 4,516.68 and 931.68 is: 1,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.24 : 4,516.68 = 931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.24/4,516.68 = 931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.24x = 4,516.68 × 931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.24x = 4,208,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,100.42/3,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.00

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