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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.59, 4,520.79 and 933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.59, 4,520.79 and 933.76 is: 1,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.59 : 4,520.79 = 933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.59/4,520.79 = 933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.59x = 4,520.79 × 933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.59x = 4,221,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,332.87/3,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.77

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