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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.27, 5,296.48 and 934.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.27, 5,296.48 and 934.41 is: 1,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.27 : 5,296.48 = 934.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.27/5,296.48 = 934.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.27x = 5,296.48 × 934.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.27x = 4,949,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,083.88/3,531.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.50

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