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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.01, 4,521.92 and 934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.01, 4,521.92 and 934.51 is: 1,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.01 : 4,521.92 = 934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.01/4,521.92 = 934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.01x = 4,521.92 × 934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.01x = 4,225,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,779.46/3,015.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.58

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