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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.26, 4,526.30 and 937.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.26, 4,526.30 and 937.43 is: 1,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.26 : 4,526.30 = 937.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.26/4,526.30 = 937.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.26x = 4,526.30 × 937.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.26x = 4,243,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,066.78/3,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.27

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