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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.23, 5,109.45 and 941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.23, 5,109.45 and 941.06 is: 1,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.23 : 5,109.45 = 941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.23/5,109.45 = 941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.23x = 5,109.45 × 941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.23x = 4,808,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,273.47/3,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.61

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