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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.56, 4,522.48 and 934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.56, 4,522.48 and 934.52 is: 1,401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.56 : 4,522.48 = 934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.56/4,522.48 = 934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.56x = 4,522.48 × 934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.56x = 4,226,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,326.57/3,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.97

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