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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.03, 4,696.99 and 939.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.03, 4,696.99 and 939.93 is: 1,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.03 : 4,696.99 = 939.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.03/4,696.99 = 939.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.03x = 4,696.99 × 939.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.03x = 4,414,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,818.33/3,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.02

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