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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.94, 4,523.67 and 936.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.94, 4,523.67 and 936.36 is: 1,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.94 : 4,523.67 = 936.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.94/4,523.67 = 936.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.94x = 4,523.67 × 936.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.94x = 4,235,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,783.64/3,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.00

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