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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.40, 5,112.60 and 943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.40, 5,112.60 and 943.44 is: 1,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.40 : 5,112.60 = 943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.40/5,112.60 = 943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.40x = 5,112.60 × 943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.40x = 4,823,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,431.34/3,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.16

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