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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.34, 5,140.22 and 962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.34, 5,140.22 and 962.40 is: 1,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.34 : 5,140.22 = 962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.34/5,140.22 = 962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.34x = 5,140.22 × 962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.34x = 4,946,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,942.92/3,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.38

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