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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.10, 4,905.92 and 931.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.10, 4,905.92 and 931.05 is: 1,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.10 : 4,905.92 = 931.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.10/4,905.92 = 931.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.10x = 4,905.92 × 931.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.10x = 4,567,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,667.70/3,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.37

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