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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.61, 5,102.41 and 936.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.61, 5,102.41 and 936.69 is: 1,405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.61 : 5,102.41 = 936.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.61/5,102.41 = 936.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.61x = 5,102.41 × 936.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.61x = 4,779,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,376.42/3,401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.03

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