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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.34, 4,521.72 and 934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.34, 4,521.72 and 934.54 is: 1,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.34 : 4,521.72 = 934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.34/4,521.72 = 934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.34x = 4,521.72 × 934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.34x = 4,225,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,728.21/3,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.88

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