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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.68, 4,683.06 and 930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.68, 4,683.06 and 930.18 is: 1,395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.68 : 4,683.06 = 930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.68/4,683.06 = 930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.68x = 4,683.06 × 930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.68x = 4,356,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,088.75/3,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.43

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