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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.76, 4,526.32 and 936.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.76, 4,526.32 and 936.93 is: 1,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.76 : 4,526.32 = 936.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.76/4,526.32 = 936.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.76x = 4,526.32 × 936.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.76x = 4,240,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,822.37/3,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.76

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