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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.95, 4,035.53 and 934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.95, 4,035.53 and 934.98 is: 1,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.95 : 4,035.53 = 934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.95/4,035.53 = 934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.95x = 4,035.53 × 934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.95x = 3,773,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,135.16/2,689.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.68

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