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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.83, 4,521.16 and 933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.83, 4,521.16 and 933.56 is: 1,400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.83 : 4,521.16 = 933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.83/4,521.16 = 933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.83x = 4,521.16 × 933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.83x = 4,220,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,769.65/3,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.47

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