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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.13, 4,514.12 and 929.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.13, 4,514.12 and 929.31 is: 1,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.13 : 4,514.12 = 929.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.13/4,514.12 = 929.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.13x = 4,514.12 × 929.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.13x = 4,195,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,016.86/3,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.10

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