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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.36, 4,688.86 and 934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.36, 4,688.86 and 934.04 is: 1,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.36 : 4,688.86 = 934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.36/4,688.86 = 934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.36x = 4,688.86 × 934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.36x = 4,379,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,582.79/3,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.31

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