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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.90, 4,683.62 and 931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.90, 4,683.62 and 931.44 is: 1,396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.90 : 4,683.62 = 931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.90/4,683.62 = 931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.90x = 4,683.62 × 931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.90x = 4,362,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,511.01/3,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.94

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