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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.72, 4,683.24 and 930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.72, 4,683.24 and 930.88 is: 1,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.72 : 4,683.24 = 930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.72/4,683.24 = 930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.72x = 4,683.24 × 930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.72x = 4,359,534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,534.45/3,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.07

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