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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.14, 4,516.94 and 931.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.14, 4,516.94 and 931.13 is: 1,396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.14 : 4,516.94 = 931.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.14/4,516.94 = 931.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.14x = 4,516.94 × 931.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.14x = 4,205,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,858.34/3,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.77

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