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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.12, 5,109.08 and 941.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.12, 5,109.08 and 941.09 is: 1,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.12 : 5,109.08 = 941.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.12/5,109.08 = 941.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.12x = 5,109.08 × 941.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.12x = 4,808,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,073.85/3,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.60

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