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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.71, 4,681.08 and 929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.71, 4,681.08 and 929.48 is: 1,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.71 : 4,681.08 = 929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.71/4,681.08 = 929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.71x = 4,681.08 × 929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.71x = 4,350,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,946.83/3,120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.22

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