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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.03, 4,727.89 and 931.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.03, 4,727.89 and 931.57 is: 1,396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.03 : 4,727.89 = 931.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.03/4,727.89 = 931.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.03x = 4,727.89 × 931.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.03x = 4,404,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,360.49/3,153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.87

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