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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.05, 4,691.37 and 936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.05, 4,691.37 and 936.50 is: 1,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.05 : 4,691.37 = 936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.05/4,691.37 = 936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.05x = 4,691.37 × 936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.05x = 4,393,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,444.55/3,128.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.53

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