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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.65, 5,351.40 and 934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.65, 5,351.40 and 934.94 is: 1,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.65 : 5,351.40 = 934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.65/5,351.40 = 934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.65x = 5,351.40 × 934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.65x = 5,003,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,251.29/3,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.40

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