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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.30, 5,112.57 and 942.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.30, 5,112.57 and 942.91 is: 1,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.30 : 5,112.57 = 942.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.30/5,112.57 = 942.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.30x = 5,112.57 × 942.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.30x = 4,820,713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,713.51/3,408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.40

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