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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.09, 4,521.54 and 934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.09, 4,521.54 and 934.26 is: 1,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.09 : 4,521.54 = 934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.09/4,521.54 = 934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.09x = 4,521.54 × 934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.09x = 4,224,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,293.96/3,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.52

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