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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.19, 4,521.33 and 934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.19, 4,521.33 and 934.17 is: 1,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.19 : 4,521.33 = 934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.19/4,521.33 = 934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.19x = 4,521.33 × 934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.19x = 4,223,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,690.85/3,014.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.27

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