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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.34, 4,524.24 and 936.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.34, 4,524.24 and 936.29 is: 1,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.34 : 4,524.24 = 936.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.34/4,524.24 = 936.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.34x = 4,524.24 × 936.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.34x = 4,236,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,000.67/3,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.35

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