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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.04, 5,129.70 and 955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.04, 5,129.70 and 955.12 is: 1,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.04 : 5,129.70 = 955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.04/5,129.70 = 955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.04x = 5,129.70 × 955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.04x = 4,899,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,479.06/3,420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.58

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