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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.65, 5,113.62 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.65, 5,113.62 and 944.64 is: 1,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.65 : 5,113.62 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.65/5,113.62 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.65x = 5,113.62 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.65x = 4,830,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,530.00/3,409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.72

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