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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.78, 4,401.69 and 1,086.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.78, 4,401.69 and 1,086.77 is: 1,629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.78 : 4,401.69 = 1,086.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.78/4,401.69 = 1,086.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.78x = 4,401.69 × 1,086.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.78x = 4,783,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,624.64/2,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.98

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