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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.40, 5,116.92 and 946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.40, 5,116.92 and 946.30 is: 1,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.40 : 5,116.92 = 946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.40/5,116.92 = 946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.40x = 5,116.92 × 946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.40x = 4,842,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,141.40/3,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.40

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