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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.92, 4,669.38 and 921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.92, 4,669.38 and 921.68 is: 1,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.92 : 4,669.38 = 921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.92/4,669.38 = 921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.92x = 4,669.38 × 921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.92x = 4,303,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,674.16/3,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.52

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