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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.92, 4,534.22 and 943.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.92, 4,534.22 and 943.37 is: 1,414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.92 : 4,534.22 = 943.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.92/4,534.22 = 943.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.92x = 4,534.22 × 943.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.92x = 4,277,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,426.81/3,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.53

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