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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.31, 4,859.15 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.31, 4,859.15 and 930.75 is: 1,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.31 : 4,859.15 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.31/4,859.15 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.31x = 4,859.15 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.31x = 4,522,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,649.21/3,239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.18

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