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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.65, 4,524.13 and 935.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.65, 4,524.13 and 935.61 is: 1,403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.65 : 4,524.13 = 935.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.65/4,524.13 = 935.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.65x = 4,524.13 × 935.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.65x = 4,232,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,821.27/3,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.62

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