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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.12, 4,668.94 and 920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.12, 4,668.94 and 920.76 is: 1,381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.12 : 4,668.94 = 920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.12/4,668.94 = 920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.12x = 4,668.94 × 920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.12x = 4,298,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,973.19/3,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.36

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