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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.31, 4,688.33 and 934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.31, 4,688.33 and 934.30 is: 1,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.31 : 4,688.33 = 934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.31/4,688.33 = 934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.31x = 4,688.33 × 934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.31x = 4,380,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,290.33/3,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.11

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