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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.91, 5,115.42 and 945.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.91, 5,115.42 and 945.54 is: 1,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.91 : 5,115.42 = 945.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.91/5,115.42 = 945.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.91x = 5,115.42 × 945.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.91x = 4,836,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,834.23/3,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.05

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