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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.93, 4,694.89 and 938.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.93, 4,694.89 and 938.66 is: 1,407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.93 : 4,694.89 = 938.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.93/4,694.89 = 938.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.93x = 4,694.89 × 938.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.93x = 4,406,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,877.28/3,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.98

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