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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.96, 4,691.22 and 935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.96, 4,691.22 and 935.52 is: 1,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.96 : 4,691.22 = 935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.96/4,691.22 = 935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.96x = 4,691.22 × 935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.96x = 4,388,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,730.13/3,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.51

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