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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.58, 5,099.50 and 934.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.58, 5,099.50 and 934.59 is: 1,401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.58 : 5,099.50 = 934.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.58/5,099.50 = 934.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.58x = 5,099.50 × 934.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.58x = 4,765,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,958.49/3,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.93

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