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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.25, 4,521.20 and 934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.25, 4,521.20 and 934.26 is: 1,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.25 : 4,521.20 = 934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.25/4,521.20 = 934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.25x = 4,521.20 × 934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.25x = 4,223,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,971.64/3,014.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.33

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