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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.95, 5,104.97 and 938.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.95, 5,104.97 and 938.17 is: 1,406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.95 : 5,104.97 = 938.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.95/5,104.97 = 938.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.95x = 5,104.97 × 938.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.95x = 4,789,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,329.70/3,403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.99

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