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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.82, 4,520.61 and 934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.82, 4,520.61 and 934.20 is: 1,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.82 : 4,520.61 = 934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.82/4,520.61 = 934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.82x = 4,520.61 × 934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.82x = 4,223,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,153.86/3,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.80

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