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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.80, 4,681.68 and 929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.80, 4,681.68 and 929.30 is: 1,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.80 : 4,681.68 = 929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.80/4,681.68 = 929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.80x = 4,681.68 × 929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.80x = 4,350,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,685.22/3,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.09

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