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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.60, 4,680.96 and 929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.60, 4,680.96 and 929.76 is: 1,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.60 : 4,680.96 = 929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.60/4,680.96 = 929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.60x = 4,680.96 × 929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.60x = 4,352,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,169.37/3,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.21

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