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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.53, 4,683.09 and 930.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.53, 4,683.09 and 930.27 is: 1,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.53 : 4,683.09 = 930.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.53/4,683.09 = 930.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.53x = 4,683.09 × 930.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.53x = 4,356,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,538.13/3,121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.64

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