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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.72, 4,683.26 and 930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.72, 4,683.26 and 930.86 is: 1,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.72 : 4,683.26 = 930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.72/4,683.26 = 930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.72x = 4,683.26 × 930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.72x = 4,359,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,459.40/3,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.05

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