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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.64, 4,534.23 and 942.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.64, 4,534.23 and 942.95 is: 1,414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.64 : 4,534.23 = 942.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.64/4,534.23 = 942.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.64x = 4,534.23 × 942.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.64x = 4,275,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,529.51/3,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.03

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