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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.80, 5,113.19 and 943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.80, 5,113.19 and 943.60 is: 1,415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.80 : 5,113.19 = 943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.80/5,113.19 = 943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.80x = 5,113.19 × 943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.80x = 4,824,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,775.80/3,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.39

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