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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.89, 4,520.94 and 933.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.89, 4,520.94 and 933.71 is: 1,400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.89 : 4,520.94 = 933.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.89/4,520.94 = 933.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.89x = 4,520.94 × 933.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.89x = 4,221,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,224.28/3,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.59

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