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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.30, 4,690.26 and 935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.30, 4,690.26 and 935.74 is: 1,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.30 : 4,690.26 = 935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.30/4,690.26 = 935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.30x = 4,690.26 × 935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.30x = 4,388,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,863.89/3,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.40

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