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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.77, 4,681.40 and 929.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.77, 4,681.40 and 929.63 is: 1,394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.77 : 4,681.40 = 929.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.77/4,681.40 = 929.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.77x = 4,681.40 × 929.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.77x = 4,351,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,941.83/3,120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.51

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