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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.38, 5,131.65 and 955.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.38, 5,131.65 and 955.98 is: 1,433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.38 : 5,131.65 = 955.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.38/5,131.65 = 955.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.38x = 5,131.65 × 955.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.38x = 4,905,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,754.77/3,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.85

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