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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.91, 5,141.10 and 962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.91, 5,141.10 and 962.98 is: 1,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.91 : 5,141.10 = 962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.91/5,141.10 = 962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.91x = 5,141.10 × 962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.91x = 4,950,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,750.77/3,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.25

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