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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.86, 5,113.28 and 943.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.86, 5,113.28 and 943.67 is: 1,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.86 : 5,113.28 = 943.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.86/5,113.28 = 943.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.86x = 5,113.28 × 943.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.86x = 4,825,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,218.65/3,408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.49

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