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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.61, 4,702.73 and 943.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.61, 4,702.73 and 943.29 is: 1,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.61 : 4,702.73 = 943.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.61/4,702.73 = 943.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.61x = 4,702.73 × 943.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.61x = 4,436,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,033.47/3,134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.18

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