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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.54, 4,682.54 and 930.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.54, 4,682.54 and 930.35 is: 1,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.54 : 4,682.54 = 930.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.54/4,682.54 = 930.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.54x = 4,682.54 × 930.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.54x = 4,356,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,415.12/3,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.60

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