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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.38, 4,520.54 and 932.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.38, 4,520.54 and 932.89 is: 1,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.38 : 4,520.54 = 932.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.38/4,520.54 = 932.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.38x = 4,520.54 × 932.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.38x = 4,217,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,166.56/3,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.48

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