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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.50, 4,681.52 and 929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.50, 4,681.52 and 929.22 is: 1,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.50 : 4,681.52 = 929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.50/4,681.52 = 929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.50x = 4,681.52 × 929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.50x = 4,350,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,162.01/3,120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.06

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