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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.74, 4,690.86 and 935.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.74, 4,690.86 and 935.64 is: 1,403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.74 : 4,690.86 = 935.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.74/4,690.86 = 935.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.74x = 4,690.86 × 935.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.74x = 4,388,956.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,956.25/3,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.68

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