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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.59, 5,114.49 and 944.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.59, 5,114.49 and 944.59 is: 1,416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.59 : 5,114.49 = 944.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.59/5,114.49 = 944.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.59x = 5,114.49 × 944.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.59x = 4,831,096.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,096.11/3,409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.91

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