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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.82, 4,682.17 and 930.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.82, 4,682.17 and 930.01 is: 1,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.82 : 4,682.17 = 930.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.82/4,682.17 = 930.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.82x = 4,682.17 × 930.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.82x = 4,354,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,464.92/3,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.85

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