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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.94, 5,111.93 and 942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.94, 5,111.93 and 942.89 is: 1,414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.94 : 5,111.93 = 942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.94/5,111.93 = 942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.94x = 5,111.93 × 942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.94x = 4,819,987.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,987.68/3,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.34

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