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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.49, 4,700.31 and 943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.49, 4,700.31 and 943.33 is: 1,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.49 : 4,700.31 = 943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.49/4,700.31 = 943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.49x = 4,700.31 × 943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.49x = 4,433,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,943.43/3,134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.57

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