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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.41, 4,689.68 and 935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.41, 4,689.68 and 935.22 is: 1,402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.41 : 4,689.68 = 935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.41/4,689.68 = 935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.41x = 4,689.68 × 935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.41x = 4,385,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,877.85/3,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.85

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