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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.73, 4,523.04 and 906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.73, 4,523.04 and 906.44 is: 1,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.73 : 4,523.04 = 906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.73/4,523.04 = 906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.73x = 4,523.04 × 906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.73x = 4,099,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,841.76/3,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.94

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