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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.06, 4,523.65 and 935.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.06, 4,523.65 and 935.98 is: 1,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.06 : 4,523.65 = 935.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.06/4,523.65 = 935.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.06x = 4,523.65 × 935.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.06x = 4,234,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,032.28/3,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.83

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