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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.93, 4,525.38 and 936.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.93, 4,525.38 and 936.87 is: 1,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.93 : 4,525.38 = 936.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.93/4,525.38 = 936.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.93x = 4,525.38 × 936.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.93x = 4,239,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,692.76/3,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.30

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