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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.63, 5,297.58 and 934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.63, 5,297.58 and 934.50 is: 1,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.63 : 5,297.58 = 934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.63/5,297.58 = 934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.63x = 5,297.58 × 934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.63x = 4,950,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,588.51/3,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.79

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