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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.68, 4,669.08 and 921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.68, 4,669.08 and 921.60 is: 1,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.68 : 4,669.08 = 921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.68/4,669.08 = 921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.68x = 4,669.08 × 921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.68x = 4,303,024.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,024.13/3,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.42

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