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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.25, 5,296.88 and 934.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.25, 5,296.88 and 934.19 is: 1,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.25 : 5,296.88 = 934.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.25/5,296.88 = 934.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.25x = 5,296.88 × 934.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.25x = 4,948,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,292.33/3,531.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.29

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