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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.10, 4,519.53 and 933.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.10, 4,519.53 and 933.21 is: 1,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.10 : 4,519.53 = 933.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.10/4,519.53 = 933.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.10x = 4,519.53 × 933.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.10x = 4,217,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,670.59/3,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.31

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