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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.26, 4,701.85 and 943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.26, 4,701.85 and 943.16 is: 1,414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.26 : 4,701.85 = 943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.26/4,701.85 = 943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.26x = 4,701.85 × 943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.26x = 4,434,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,597.43/3,134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.88

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