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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,400.17, 5,099.61 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,400.17, 5,099.61 and 934.38 is: 1,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,400.17 : 5,099.61 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,400.17/5,099.61 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,400.17x = 5,099.61 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,400.17x = 4,764,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,973.59/3,400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.39

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