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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.95, 4,689.53 and 934.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.95, 4,689.53 and 934.63 is: 1,402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.95 : 4,689.53 = 934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.95/4,689.53 = 934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.95x = 4,689.53 × 934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.95x = 4,382,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,977.76/3,125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.13

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