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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.53, 5,094.72 and 931.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.53, 5,094.72 and 931.39 is: 1,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.53 : 5,094.72 = 931.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.53/5,094.72 = 931.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.53x = 5,094.72 × 931.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.53x = 4,745,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,158.52/3,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.06

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