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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.47, 4,034.45 and 934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.47, 4,034.45 and 934.20 is: 1,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.47 : 4,034.45 = 934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.47/4,034.45 = 934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.47x = 4,034.45 × 934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.47x = 3,768,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,983.19/2,689.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.39

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