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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.43, 4,907.43 and 931.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.43, 4,907.43 and 931.45 is: 1,397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.43 : 4,907.43 = 931.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.43/4,907.43 = 931.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.43x = 4,907.43 × 931.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.43x = 4,571,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,025.67/3,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.26

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