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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.48, 4,682.90 and 930.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.48, 4,682.90 and 930.39 is: 1,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.48 : 4,682.90 = 930.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.48/4,682.90 = 930.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.48x = 4,682.90 × 930.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.48x = 4,356,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,895.26/3,121.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.78

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