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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.56, 4,680.27 and 928.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.56, 4,680.27 and 928.36 is: 1,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.56 : 4,680.27 = 928.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.56/4,680.27 = 928.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.56x = 4,680.27 × 928.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.56x = 4,344,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,975.46/3,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.82

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