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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.22, 4,669.31 and 920.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.22, 4,669.31 and 920.97 is: 1,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.22 : 4,669.31 = 920.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.22/4,669.31 = 920.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.22x = 4,669.31 × 920.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.22x = 4,300,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,296.73/3,112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.74

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