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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.94, 4,640.16 and 1,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.94, 4,640.16 and 1,014.28 is: 1,520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.94 : 4,640.16 = 1,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.94/4,640.16 = 1,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.94x = 4,640.16 × 1,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.94x = 4,706,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,421.48/3,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.68

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