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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.78, 5,404.13 and 934.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.78, 5,404.13 and 934.37 is: 1,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.78 : 5,404.13 = 934.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.78/5,404.13 = 934.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.78x = 5,404.13 × 934.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.78x = 5,049,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,425.26/3,602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.54

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