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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.46, 4,520.26 and 933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.46, 4,520.26 and 933.52 is: 1,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.46 : 4,520.26 = 933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.46/4,520.26 = 933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.46x = 4,520.26 × 933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.46x = 4,219,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,753.12/3,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.30

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