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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.10, 4,685.44 and 931.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.10, 4,685.44 and 931.84 is: 1,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.10 : 4,685.44 = 931.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.10/4,685.44 = 931.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.10x = 4,685.44 × 931.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.10x = 4,366,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,080.41/3,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.00

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