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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.96, 4,521.87 and 934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.96, 4,521.87 and 934.70 is: 1,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.96 : 4,521.87 = 934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.96/4,521.87 = 934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.96x = 4,521.87 × 934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.96x = 4,226,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,569.28/3,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.87

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