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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.58, 4,680.84 and 929.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.58, 4,680.84 and 929.33 is: 1,393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.58 : 4,680.84 = 929.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.58/4,680.84 = 929.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.58x = 4,680.84 × 929.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.58x = 4,350,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,045.04/3,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.99

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