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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.43, 4,522.98 and 935.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.43, 4,522.98 and 935.86 is: 1,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.43 : 4,522.98 = 935.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.43/4,522.98 = 935.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.43x = 4,522.98 × 935.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.43x = 4,232,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,876.06/3,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.27

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