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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.44, 4,525.40 and 936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.44, 4,525.40 and 936.50 is: 1,404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.44 : 4,525.40 = 936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.44/4,525.40 = 936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.44x = 4,525.40 × 936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.44x = 4,238,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,016.81/3,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.97

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