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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.65, 5,099.07 and 934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.65, 5,099.07 and 934.72 is: 1,401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.65 : 5,099.07 = 934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.65/5,099.07 = 934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.65x = 5,099.07 × 934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.65x = 4,766,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,202.71/3,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.97

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