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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.21, 4,363.74 and 934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.21, 4,363.74 and 934.98 is: 1,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.21 : 4,363.74 = 934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.21/4,363.74 = 934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.21x = 4,363.74 × 934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.21x = 4,079,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,987.81/2,909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.44

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