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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.77, 5,111.53 and 942.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.77, 5,111.53 and 942.54 is: 1,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.77 : 5,111.53 = 942.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.77/5,111.53 = 942.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.77x = 5,111.53 × 942.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.77x = 4,817,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,821.49/3,407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.78

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