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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.77, 4,669.61 and 921.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.77, 4,669.61 and 921.21 is: 1,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.77 : 4,669.61 = 921.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.77/4,669.61 = 921.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.77x = 4,669.61 × 921.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.77x = 4,301,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,686.82/3,112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.95

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