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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.06, 4,689.11 and 934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.06, 4,689.11 and 934.58 is: 1,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.06 : 4,689.11 = 934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.06/4,689.11 = 934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.06x = 4,689.11 × 934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.06x = 4,382,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,348.42/3,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.88

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