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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.61, 4,400.69 and 1,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.61, 4,400.69 and 1,087.20 is: 1,630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.61 : 4,400.69 = 1,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.61/4,400.69 = 1,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.61x = 4,400.69 × 1,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.61x = 4,784,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,432.89/2,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.35

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