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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.72, 4,684.76 and 931.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.72, 4,684.76 and 931.86 is: 1,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.72 : 4,684.76 = 931.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.72/4,684.76 = 931.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.72x = 4,684.76 × 931.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.72x = 4,365,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,540.45/3,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.55

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