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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.18, 4,690.14 and 934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.18, 4,690.14 and 934.98 is: 1,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.18 : 4,690.14 = 934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.18/4,690.14 = 934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.18x = 4,690.14 × 934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.18x = 4,385,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,187.10/3,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.73

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