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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,538.94, 5,308.40 and 941.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,538.94, 5,308.40 and 941.87 is: 1,412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,538.94 : 5,308.40 = 941.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,538.94/5,308.40 = 941.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,538.94x = 5,308.40 × 941.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,538.94x = 4,999,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,831.27/3,538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.81

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