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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.26, 4,693.82 and 937.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.26, 4,693.82 and 937.94 is: 1,406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.26 : 4,693.82 = 937.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.26/4,693.82 = 937.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.26x = 4,693.82 × 937.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.26x = 4,402,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,521.53/3,129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.89

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