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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.63, 5,511.94 and 938.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.63, 5,511.94 and 938.63 is: 1,407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.63 : 5,511.94 = 938.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.63/5,511.94 = 938.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.63x = 5,511.94 × 938.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.63x = 5,173,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,672.24/3,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.94

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