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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.80, 4,519.14 and 933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.80, 4,519.14 and 933.24 is: 1,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.80 : 4,519.14 = 933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.80/4,519.14 = 933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.80x = 4,519.14 × 933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.80x = 4,217,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,442.21/3,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.38

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