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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.01, 4,520.42 and 933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.01, 4,520.42 and 933.51 is: 1,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.01 : 4,520.42 = 933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.01/4,520.42 = 933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.01x = 4,520.42 × 933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.01x = 4,219,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,865.06/3,014.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.08

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