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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.64, 5,111.40 and 942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.64, 5,111.40 and 942.18 is: 1,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.64 : 5,111.40 = 942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.64/5,111.40 = 942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.64x = 5,111.40 × 942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.64x = 4,815,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,858.85/3,407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.25

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