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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,400.43, 5,099.98 and 934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,400.43, 5,099.98 and 934.62 is: 1,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,400.43 : 5,099.98 = 934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,400.43/5,099.98 = 934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,400.43x = 5,099.98 × 934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,400.43x = 4,766,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,515.47/3,400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.74

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