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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.26, 4,701.51 and 943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.26, 4,701.51 and 943.30 is: 1,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.26 : 4,701.51 = 943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.26/4,701.51 = 943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.26x = 4,701.51 × 943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.26x = 4,434,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,934.38/3,134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.99

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