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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.35, 5,114.61 and 944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.35, 5,114.61 and 944.96 is: 1,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.35 : 5,114.61 = 944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.35/5,114.61 = 944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.35x = 5,114.61 × 944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.35x = 4,833,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,076.29/3,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.18

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