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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.46, 4,682.70 and 930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.46, 4,682.70 and 930.60 is: 1,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.46 : 4,682.70 = 930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.46/4,682.70 = 930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.46x = 4,682.70 × 930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.46x = 4,357,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,720.62/3,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.60

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