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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.87, 4,517.39 and 933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.87, 4,517.39 and 933.30 is: 1,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.87 : 4,517.39 = 933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.87/4,517.39 = 933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.87x = 4,517.39 × 933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.87x = 4,216,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,075.42/3,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.82

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