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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.37, 5,098.95 and 934.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.37, 5,098.95 and 934.34 is: 1,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.37 : 5,098.95 = 934.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.37/5,098.95 = 934.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.37x = 5,098.95 × 934.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.37x = 4,764,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,127.45/3,399.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.47

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