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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.53, 4,735.16 and 935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.53, 4,735.16 and 935.70 is: 1,403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.53 : 4,735.16 = 935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.53/4,735.16 = 935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.53x = 4,735.16 × 935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.53x = 4,430,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,684.53/3,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.21

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