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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.21, 5,093.34 and 931.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.21, 5,093.34 and 931.11 is: 1,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.21 : 5,093.34 = 931.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.21/5,093.34 = 931.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.21x = 5,093.34 × 931.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.21x = 4,742,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,456.32/3,396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.40

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