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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.79, 4,689.36 and 934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.79, 4,689.36 and 934.71 is: 1,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.79 : 4,689.36 = 934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.79/4,689.36 = 934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.79x = 4,689.36 × 934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.79x = 4,383,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,191.69/3,125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.27

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