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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.45, 4,672.35 and 1,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.45, 4,672.35 and 1,034.10 is: 1,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.45 : 4,672.35 = 1,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.45/4,672.35 = 1,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.45x = 4,672.35 × 1,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.45x = 4,831,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,677.14/3,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.37

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