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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.16, 4,910.85 and 934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.16, 4,910.85 and 934.35 is: 1,401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.16 : 4,910.85 = 934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.16/4,910.85 = 934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.16x = 4,910.85 × 934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.16x = 4,588,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,452.70/3,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.42

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