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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.56, 4,682.34 and 930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.56, 4,682.34 and 930.06 is: 1,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.56 : 4,682.34 = 930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.56/4,682.34 = 930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.56x = 4,682.34 × 930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.56x = 4,354,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,857.14/3,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.09

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