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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.70, 4,669.03 and 921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.70, 4,669.03 and 921.25 is: 1,381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.70 : 4,669.03 = 921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.70/4,669.03 = 921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.70x = 4,669.03 × 921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.70x = 4,301,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,350.88/3,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.87

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