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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.92, 4,911.39 and 934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.92, 4,911.39 and 934.76 is: 1,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.92 : 4,911.39 = 934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.92/4,911.39 = 934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.92x = 4,911.39 × 934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.92x = 4,590,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,970.92/3,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.86

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