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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.54, 4,689.14 and 934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.54, 4,689.14 and 934.29 is: 1,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.54 : 4,689.14 = 934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.54/4,689.14 = 934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.54x = 4,689.14 × 934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.54x = 4,381,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,016.61/3,125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.68

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