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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.74, 4,680.72 and 929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.74, 4,680.72 and 929.88 is: 1,394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.74 : 4,680.72 = 929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.74/4,680.72 = 929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.74x = 4,680.72 × 929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.74x = 4,352,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,507.91/3,121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.26

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