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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.93, 4,521.88 and 906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.93, 4,521.88 and 906.52 is: 1,359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.93 : 4,521.88 = 906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.93/4,521.88 = 906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.93x = 4,521.88 × 906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.93x = 4,099,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,174.66/3,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.63

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