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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.40, 5,094.24 and 931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.40, 5,094.24 and 931.44 is: 1,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.40 : 5,094.24 = 931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.40/5,094.24 = 931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.40x = 5,094.24 × 931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.40x = 4,744,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,978.91/3,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.06

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