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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.20, 4,669.78 and 921.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.20, 4,669.78 and 921.75 is: 1,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.20 : 4,669.78 = 921.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.20/4,669.78 = 921.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.20x = 4,669.78 × 921.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.20x = 4,304,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,369.72/3,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.62

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