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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.20, 4,521.34 and 934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.20, 4,521.34 and 934.18 is: 1,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.20 : 4,521.34 = 934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.20/4,521.34 = 934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.20x = 4,521.34 × 934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.20x = 4,223,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,745.40/3,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.28

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