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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.50, 5,117.24 and 946.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.50, 5,117.24 and 946.33 is: 1,419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.50 : 5,117.24 = 946.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.50/5,117.24 = 946.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.50x = 5,117.24 × 946.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.50x = 4,842,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,587.30/3,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.49

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