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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.95, 4,683.53 and 930.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.95, 4,683.53 and 930.63 is: 1,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.95 : 4,683.53 = 930.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.95/4,683.53 = 930.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.95x = 4,683.53 × 930.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.95x = 4,358,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,635.85/3,121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.13

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