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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.33, 4,525.64 and 937.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.33, 4,525.64 and 937.34 is: 1,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.33 : 4,525.64 = 937.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.33/4,525.64 = 937.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.33x = 4,525.64 × 937.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.33x = 4,242,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,063.40/3,017.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.90

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