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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.71, 4,688.58 and 934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.71, 4,688.58 and 934.48 is: 1,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.71 : 4,688.58 = 934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.71/4,688.58 = 934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.71x = 4,688.58 × 934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.71x = 4,381,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,360.80/3,125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.72

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