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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.98, 4,523.12 and 934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.98, 4,523.12 and 934.94 is: 1,402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.98 : 4,523.12 = 934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.98/4,523.12 = 934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.98x = 4,523.12 × 934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.98x = 4,228,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,855.95/3,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.62

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