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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.67, 4,521.76 and 935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.67, 4,521.76 and 935.12 is: 1,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.67 : 4,521.76 = 935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.67/4,521.76 = 935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.67x = 4,521.76 × 935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.67x = 4,228,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,388.21/3,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.14

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