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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.39, 4,521.87 and 934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.39, 4,521.87 and 934.91 is: 1,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.39 : 4,521.87 = 934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.39/4,521.87 = 934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.39x = 4,521.87 × 934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.39x = 4,227,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,541.48/3,015.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.99

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