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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.06, 5,134.91 and 957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.06, 5,134.91 and 957.88 is: 1,436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.06 : 5,134.91 = 957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.06/5,134.91 = 957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.06x = 5,134.91 × 957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.06x = 4,918,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,627.59/3,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.91

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