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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.97, 5,141.95 and 962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.97, 5,141.95 and 962.80 is: 1,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.97 : 5,141.95 = 962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.97/5,141.95 = 962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.97x = 5,141.95 × 962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.97x = 4,950,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,654.20/3,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.20

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