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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.39, 5,111.07 and 942.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.39, 5,111.07 and 942.21 is: 1,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.39 : 5,111.07 = 942.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.39/5,111.07 = 942.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.39x = 5,111.07 × 942.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.39x = 4,815,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,691.31/3,407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.31

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