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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.56, 4,034.98 and 934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.56, 4,034.98 and 934.30 is: 1,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.56 : 4,034.98 = 934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.56/4,034.98 = 934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.56x = 4,034.98 × 934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.56x = 3,769,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,900.36/2,689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.68

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