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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.43, 4,668.51 and 921.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.43, 4,668.51 and 921.87 is: 1,382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.43 : 4,668.51 = 921.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.43/4,668.51 = 921.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.43x = 4,668.51 × 921.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.43x = 4,303,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,759.31/3,113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.32

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