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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.74, 5,099.56 and 934.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.74, 5,099.56 and 934.57 is: 1,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.74 : 5,099.56 = 934.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.74/5,099.56 = 934.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.74x = 5,099.56 × 934.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.74x = 4,765,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,899.83/3,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.84

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