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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.93, 4,911.68 and 934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.93, 4,911.68 and 934.91 is: 1,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.93 : 4,911.68 = 934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.93/4,911.68 = 934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.93x = 4,911.68 × 934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.93x = 4,591,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,978.75/3,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.16

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