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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.34, 5,112.80 and 943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.34, 5,112.80 and 943.16 is: 1,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.34 : 5,112.80 = 943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.34/5,112.80 = 943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.34x = 5,112.80 × 943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.34x = 4,822,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,188.45/3,408.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.82

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