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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.06, 5,296.66 and 934.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.06, 5,296.66 and 934.07 is: 1,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.06 : 5,296.66 = 934.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.06/5,296.66 = 934.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.06x = 5,296.66 × 934.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.06x = 4,947,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,422.39/3,531.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.12

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