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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.21, 4,520.97 and 934.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.21, 4,520.97 and 934.22 is: 1,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.21 : 4,520.97 = 934.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.21/4,520.97 = 934.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.21x = 4,520.97 × 934.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.21x = 4,223,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,580.59/3,014.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.22

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