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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.92, 4,525.50 and 937.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.92, 4,525.50 and 937.07 is: 1,405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.92 : 4,525.50 = 937.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.92/4,525.50 = 937.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.92x = 4,525.50 × 937.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.92x = 4,240,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,700.24/3,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.64

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