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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.44, 4,732.58 and 933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.44, 4,732.58 and 933.33 is: 1,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.44 : 4,732.58 = 933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.44/4,732.58 = 933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.44x = 4,732.58 × 933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.44x = 4,417,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,038.81/3,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.26

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