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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.01, 4,534.33 and 942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.01, 4,534.33 and 942.72 is: 1,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.01 : 4,534.33 = 942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.01/4,534.33 = 942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.01x = 4,534.33 × 942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.01x = 4,274,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,603.58/3,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.02

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