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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.47, 4,668.84 and 921.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.47, 4,668.84 and 921.15 is: 1,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.47 : 4,668.84 = 921.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.47/4,668.84 = 921.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.47x = 4,668.84 × 921.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.47x = 4,300,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,701.97/3,112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.76

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