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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.67, 5,111.51 and 942.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.67, 5,111.51 and 942.49 is: 1,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.67 : 5,111.51 = 942.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.67/5,111.51 = 942.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.67x = 5,111.51 × 942.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.67x = 4,817,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,548.74/3,407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.74

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