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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.95, 4,906.48 and 931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.95, 4,906.48 and 931.02 is: 1,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.95 : 4,906.48 = 931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.95/4,906.48 = 931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.95x = 4,906.48 × 931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.95x = 4,568,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,015.96/3,270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.54

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