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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.64, 4,682.04 and 929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.64, 4,682.04 and 929.96 is: 1,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.64 : 4,682.04 = 929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.64/4,682.04 = 929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.64x = 4,682.04 × 929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.64x = 4,354,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,109.92/3,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.81

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