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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.41, 4,691.17 and 936.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.41, 4,691.17 and 936.69 is: 1,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.41 : 4,691.17 = 936.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.41/4,691.17 = 936.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.41x = 4,691.17 × 936.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.41x = 4,394,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,172.03/3,128.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.60

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