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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.13, 5,112.14 and 942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.13, 5,112.14 and 942.89 is: 1,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.13 : 5,112.14 = 942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.13/5,112.14 = 942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.13x = 5,112.14 × 942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.13x = 4,820,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,185.68/3,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.32

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