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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.69, 4,688.89 and 934.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.69, 4,688.89 and 934.67 is: 1,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.69 : 4,688.89 = 934.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.69/4,688.89 = 934.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.69x = 4,688.89 × 934.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.69x = 4,382,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,574.20/3,126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.67

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