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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.18, 4,683.81 and 930.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.18, 4,683.81 and 930.68 is: 1,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.18 : 4,683.81 = 930.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.18/4,683.81 = 930.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.18x = 4,683.81 × 930.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.18x = 4,359,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,128.29/3,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.18

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