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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.49, 4,517.07 and 931.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.49, 4,517.07 and 931.92 is: 1,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.49 : 4,517.07 = 931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.49/4,517.07 = 931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.49x = 4,517.07 × 931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.49x = 4,209,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,547.87/3,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.36

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