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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.96, 5,109.82 and 941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.96, 5,109.82 and 941.25 is: 1,411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.96 : 5,109.82 = 941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.96/5,109.82 = 941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.96x = 5,109.82 × 941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.96x = 4,809,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,615.72/3,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.70

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