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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.68, 4,034.22 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.68, 4,034.22 and 934.38 is: 1,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.68 : 4,034.22 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.68/4,034.22 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.68x = 4,034.22 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.68x = 3,769,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,494.48/2,689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.47

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