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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.99, 4,523.19 and 934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.99, 4,523.19 and 934.89 is: 1,402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.99 : 4,523.19 = 934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.99/4,523.19 = 934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.99x = 4,523.19 × 934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.99x = 4,228,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,685.10/3,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.55

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