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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.49, 5,297.60 and 934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.49, 5,297.60 and 934.42 is: 1,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.49 : 5,297.60 = 934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.49/5,297.60 = 934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.49x = 5,297.60 × 934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.49x = 4,950,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,183.39/3,531.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.73

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