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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.34, 4,534.94 and 943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.34, 4,534.94 and 943.30 is: 1,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.34 : 4,534.94 = 943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.34/4,534.94 = 943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.34x = 4,534.94 × 943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.34x = 4,277,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,786.11/3,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.92

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