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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.12, 5,113.79 and 943.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.12, 5,113.79 and 943.97 is: 1,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.12 : 5,113.79 = 943.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.12/5,113.79 = 943.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.12x = 5,113.79 × 943.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.12x = 4,827,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,241.14/3,409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.98

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