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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.64, 4,734.08 and 935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.64, 4,734.08 and 935.96 is: 1,403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.64 : 4,734.08 = 935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.64/4,734.08 = 935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.64x = 4,734.08 × 935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.64x = 4,430,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,884.68/3,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.67

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