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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.22, 4,534.83 and 943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.22, 4,534.83 and 943.22 is: 1,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.22 : 4,534.83 = 943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.22/4,534.83 = 943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.22x = 4,534.83 × 943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.22x = 4,277,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,342.35/3,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.83

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