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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.30, 4,034.46 and 934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.30, 4,034.46 and 934.24 is: 1,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.30 : 4,034.46 = 934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.30/4,034.46 = 934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.30x = 4,034.46 × 934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.30x = 3,769,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,153.91/2,689.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.54

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