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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.01, 4,525.53 and 795.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.01, 4,525.53 and 795.69 is: 1,193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.01 : 4,525.53 = 795.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.01/4,525.53 = 795.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.01x = 4,525.53 × 795.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.01x = 3,600,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,918.97/3,017.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.54

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