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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.88, 4,700.52 and 942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.88, 4,700.52 and 942.96 is: 1,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.88 : 4,700.52 = 942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.88/4,700.52 = 942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.88x = 4,700.52 × 942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.88x = 4,432,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,402.34/3,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.90

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