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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.40, 4,520.80 and 934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.40, 4,520.80 and 934.40 is: 1,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.40 : 4,520.80 = 934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.40/4,520.80 = 934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.40x = 4,520.80 × 934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.40x = 4,224,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,235.52/3,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.35

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