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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.72, 5,112.64 and 943.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.72, 5,112.64 and 943.71 is: 1,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.72 : 5,112.64 = 943.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.72/5,112.64 = 943.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.72x = 5,112.64 × 943.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.72x = 4,824,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,849.49/3,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.44

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