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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.55, 5,098.52 and 934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.55, 5,098.52 and 934.56 is: 1,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.55 : 5,098.52 = 934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.55/5,098.52 = 934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.55x = 5,098.52 × 934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.55x = 4,764,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,842.69/3,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.61

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