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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.59, 5,112.99 and 943.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.59, 5,112.99 and 943.59 is: 1,415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.59 : 5,112.99 = 943.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.59/5,112.99 = 943.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.59x = 5,112.99 × 943.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.59x = 4,824,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,585.41/3,408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.42

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