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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.28, 5,130.22 and 955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.28, 5,130.22 and 955.24 is: 1,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.28 : 5,130.22 = 955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.28/5,130.22 = 955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.28x = 5,130.22 × 955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.28x = 4,900,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,591.35/3,420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.80

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