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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.63, 4,668.94 and 921.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.63, 4,668.94 and 921.19 is: 1,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.63 : 4,668.94 = 921.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.63/4,668.94 = 921.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.63x = 4,668.94 × 921.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.63x = 4,300,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,957.49/3,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.78

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