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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.20, 4,670.84 and 1,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.20, 4,670.84 and 1,034.15 is: 1,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.20 : 4,670.84 = 1,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.20/4,670.84 = 1,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.20x = 4,670.84 × 1,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.20x = 4,830,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,371.49/3,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.08

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