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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.53, 4,682.24 and 930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.53, 4,682.24 and 930.21 is: 1,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.53 : 4,682.24 = 930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.53/4,682.24 = 930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.53x = 4,682.24 × 930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.53x = 4,355,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,461.82/3,121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.30

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