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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.38, 4,519.95 and 933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.38, 4,519.95 and 933.49 is: 1,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.38 : 4,519.95 = 933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.38/4,519.95 = 933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.38x = 4,519.95 × 933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.38x = 4,219,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,330.27/3,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.73

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