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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.75, 4,682.64 and 930.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.75, 4,682.64 and 930.43 is: 1,395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.75 : 4,682.64 = 930.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.75/4,682.64 = 930.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.75x = 4,682.64 × 930.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.75x = 4,356,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,868.74/3,121.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.65

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