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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.70, 4,682.79 and 930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.70, 4,682.79 and 930.26 is: 1,395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.70 : 4,682.79 = 930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.70/4,682.79 = 930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.70x = 4,682.79 × 930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.70x = 4,356,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,212.23/3,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.46

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