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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.29, 4,688.75 and 934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.29, 4,688.75 and 934.74 is: 1,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.29 : 4,688.75 = 934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.29/4,688.75 = 934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.29x = 4,688.75 × 934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.29x = 4,382,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,762.18/3,126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.91

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