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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.41, 4,680.62 and 929.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.41, 4,680.62 and 929.12 is: 1,393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.41 : 4,680.62 = 929.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.41/4,680.62 = 929.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.41x = 4,680.62 × 929.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.41x = 4,348,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,829.61/3,120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.67

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