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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.20, 5,131.10 and 955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.20, 5,131.10 and 955.40 is: 1,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.20 : 5,131.10 = 955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.20/5,131.10 = 955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.20x = 5,131.10 × 955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.20x = 4,902,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,252.94/3,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.90

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