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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.73, 4,520.40 and 934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.73, 4,520.40 and 934.14 is: 1,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.73 : 4,520.40 = 934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.73/4,520.40 = 934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.73x = 4,520.40 × 934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.73x = 4,222,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,686.46/3,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.68

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