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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.94, 5,301 and 936.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.94, 5,301 and 936.88 is: 1,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.94 : 5,301 = 936.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.94/5,301 = 936.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.94x = 5,301 × 936.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.94x = 4,966,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,400.88/3,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.34

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