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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.13, 5,297.01 and 934.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.13, 5,297.01 and 934.07 is: 1,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.13 : 5,297.01 = 934.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.13/5,297.01 = 934.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.13x = 5,297.01 × 934.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.13x = 4,947,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,778.13/3,531.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.19

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