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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.69, 5,297.44 and 934.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.69, 5,297.44 and 934.65 is: 1,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.69 : 5,297.44 = 934.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.69/5,297.44 = 934.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.69x = 5,297.44 × 934.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.69x = 4,951,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,252.30/3,531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.95

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