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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.43, 4,520.06 and 933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.43, 4,520.06 and 933.35 is: 1,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.43 : 4,520.06 = 933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.43/4,520.06 = 933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.43x = 4,520.06 × 933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.43x = 4,218,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,774.23/3,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.99

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