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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.13, 4,668.20 and 922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.13, 4,668.20 and 922.40 is: 1,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.13 : 4,668.20 = 922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.13/4,668.20 = 922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.13x = 4,668.20 × 922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.13x = 4,305,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,919.73/3,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.59

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