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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.18, 4,530.98 and 940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.18, 4,530.98 and 940.08 is: 1,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.18 : 4,530.98 = 940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.18/4,530.98 = 940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.18x = 4,530.98 × 940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.18x = 4,259,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,483.68/3,020.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.34

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