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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.74, 5,131.98 and 955.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.74, 5,131.98 and 955.57 is: 1,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.74 : 5,131.98 = 955.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.74/5,131.98 = 955.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.74x = 5,131.98 × 955.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.74x = 4,903,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,940.47/3,420.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.59

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