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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.68, 4,680.94 and 929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.68, 4,680.94 and 929.22 is: 1,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.68 : 4,680.94 = 929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.68/4,680.94 = 929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.68x = 4,680.94 × 929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.68x = 4,349,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,623.07/3,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.81

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