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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.55, 4,684.43 and 931.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.55, 4,684.43 and 931.10 is: 1,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.55 : 4,684.43 = 931.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.55/4,684.43 = 931.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.55x = 4,684.43 × 931.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.55x = 4,361,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,651.68/3,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.82

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