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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.23, 4,524.21 and 936.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.23, 4,524.21 and 936.34 is: 1,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.23 : 4,524.21 = 936.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.23/4,524.21 = 936.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.23x = 4,524.21 × 936.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.23x = 4,236,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,198.79/3,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.00

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