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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.91, 4,670.27 and 921.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.91, 4,670.27 and 921.69 is: 1,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.91 : 4,670.27 = 921.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.91/4,670.27 = 921.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.91x = 4,670.27 × 921.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.91x = 4,304,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,541.16/3,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.80

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