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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.70, 4,702.80 and 943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.70, 4,702.80 and 943.44 is: 1,415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.70 : 4,702.80 = 943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.70/4,702.80 = 943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.70x = 4,702.80 × 943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.70x = 4,436,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,809.63/3,134.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.39

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