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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.67, 4,523.93 and 935.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.67, 4,523.93 and 935.85 is: 1,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.67 : 4,523.93 = 935.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.67/4,523.93 = 935.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.67x = 4,523.93 × 935.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.67x = 4,233,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,719.89/3,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.91

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