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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.99, 4,680.06 and 928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.99, 4,680.06 and 928.73 is: 1,393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.99 : 4,680.06 = 928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.99/4,680.06 = 928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.99x = 4,680.06 × 928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.99x = 4,346,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,523.82/3,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.12

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