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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.61, 4,669.83 and 921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.61, 4,669.83 and 921.40 is: 1,382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.61 : 4,669.83 = 921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.61/4,669.83 = 921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.61x = 4,669.83 × 921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.61x = 4,302,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,771.42/3,112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.37

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