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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.22, 5,110.68 and 942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.22, 5,110.68 and 942.04 is: 1,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.22 : 5,110.68 = 942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.22/5,110.68 = 942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.22x = 5,110.68 × 942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.22x = 4,814,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,464.99/3,407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.02

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