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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.12, 5,110.69 and 942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.12, 5,110.69 and 942.14 is: 1,413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.12 : 5,110.69 = 942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.12/5,110.69 = 942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.12x = 5,110.69 × 942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.12x = 4,814,957.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,957.57/3,407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.20

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