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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.25, 4,525.70 and 937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.25, 4,525.70 and 937.26 is: 1,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.25 : 4,525.70 = 937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.25/4,525.70 = 937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.25x = 4,525.70 × 937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.25x = 4,241,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,752.90/3,017.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.83

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