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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.95, 4,694.03 and 937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.95, 4,694.03 and 937.63 is: 1,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.95 : 4,694.03 = 937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.95/4,694.03 = 937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.95x = 4,694.03 × 937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.95x = 4,401,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,263.35/3,128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.63

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