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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.14, 4,534.98 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.14, 4,534.98 and 943.45 is: 1,414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.14 : 4,534.98 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.14/4,534.98 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.14x = 4,534.98 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.14x = 4,278,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,504.21/3,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.78

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