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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.73, 4,524.87 and 936.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.73, 4,524.87 and 936.68 is: 1,404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.73 : 4,524.87 = 936.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.73/4,524.87 = 936.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.73x = 4,524.87 × 936.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.73x = 4,238,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,332.61/3,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.94

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