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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.01, 4,526.70 and 937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.01, 4,526.70 and 937.18 is: 1,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.01 : 4,526.70 = 937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.01/4,526.70 = 937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.01x = 4,526.70 × 937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.01x = 4,242,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,321.39/3,017.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.13

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