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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.56, 4,523.98 and 935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.56, 4,523.98 and 935.52 is: 1,403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.56 : 4,523.98 = 935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.56/4,523.98 = 935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.56x = 4,523.98 × 935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.56x = 4,232,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,273.77/3,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.48

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