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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.64, 4,689.18 and 934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.64, 4,689.18 and 934.32 is: 1,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.64 : 4,689.18 = 934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.64/4,689.18 = 934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.64x = 4,689.18 × 934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.64x = 4,381,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,194.66/3,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.70

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