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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.92, 4,667.72 and 921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.92, 4,667.72 and 921.33 is: 1,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.92 : 4,667.72 = 921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.92/4,667.72 = 921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.92x = 4,667.72 × 921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.92x = 4,300,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,505.86/3,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.50

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