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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.58, 4,683.84 and 931.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.58, 4,683.84 and 931.33 is: 1,396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.58 : 4,683.84 = 931.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.58/4,683.84 = 931.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.58x = 4,683.84 × 931.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.58x = 4,362,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,200.71/3,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.99

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