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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.67, 4,688.51 and 934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.67, 4,688.51 and 934.40 is: 1,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.67 : 4,688.51 = 934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.67/4,688.51 = 934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.67x = 4,688.51 × 934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.67x = 4,380,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,943.74/3,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.60

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