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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126, 4,688.31 and 934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126, 4,688.31 and 934.89 is: 1,402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126 : 4,688.31 = 934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126/4,688.31 = 934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126x = 4,688.31 × 934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126x = 4,383,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,054.14/3,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.13

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