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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.57, 4,669.76 and 921.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.57, 4,669.76 and 921.35 is: 1,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.57 : 4,669.76 = 921.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.57/4,669.76 = 921.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.57x = 4,669.76 × 921.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.57x = 4,302,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,483.38/3,112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.30

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