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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.67, 4,520.26 and 934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.67, 4,520.26 and 934.12 is: 1,400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.67 : 4,520.26 = 934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.67/4,520.26 = 934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.67x = 4,520.26 × 934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.67x = 4,222,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,465.27/3,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.64

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