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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.64, 5,115.96 and 945.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.64, 5,115.96 and 945.41 is: 1,418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.64 : 5,115.96 = 945.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.64/5,115.96 = 945.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.64x = 5,115.96 × 945.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.64x = 4,836,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,654.16/3,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.11

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