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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.53, 4,690.55 and 935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.53, 4,690.55 and 935.24 is: 1,403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.53 : 4,690.55 = 935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.53/4,690.55 = 935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.53x = 4,690.55 × 935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.53x = 4,386,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,768.87/3,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.08

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