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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.56, 4,525.48 and 936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.56, 4,525.48 and 936.52 is: 1,404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.56 : 4,525.48 = 936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.56/4,525.48 = 936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.56x = 4,525.48 × 936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.56x = 4,238,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,202.53/3,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.98

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