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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.95, 4,688.06 and 934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.95, 4,688.06 and 934.16 is: 1,400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.95 : 4,688.06 = 934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.95/4,688.06 = 934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.95x = 4,688.06 × 934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.95x = 4,379,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,370.02/3,125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.97

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