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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.91, 4,682.37 and 929.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.91, 4,682.37 and 929.66 is: 1,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.91 : 4,682.37 = 929.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.91/4,682.37 = 929.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.91x = 4,682.37 × 929.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.91x = 4,352,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,992.17/3,120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.78

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