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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.20, 4,689.54 and 934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.20, 4,689.54 and 934.76 is: 1,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.20 : 4,689.54 = 934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.20/4,689.54 = 934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.20x = 4,689.54 × 934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.20x = 4,383,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,594.41/3,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.21

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