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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.63, 4,687.98 and 934.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.63, 4,687.98 and 934.07 is: 1,400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.63 : 4,687.98 = 934.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.63/4,687.98 = 934.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.63x = 4,687.98 × 934.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.63x = 4,378,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,878.04/3,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.96

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