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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.52, 4,682.45 and 930.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.52, 4,682.45 and 930.66 is: 1,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.52 : 4,682.45 = 930.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.52/4,682.45 = 930.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.52x = 4,682.45 × 930.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.52x = 4,357,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,764.26/3,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.59

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