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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.36, 4,526.22 and 937.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.36, 4,526.22 and 937.46 is: 1,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.36 : 4,526.22 = 937.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.36/4,526.22 = 937.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.36x = 4,526.22 × 937.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.36x = 4,243,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,150.20/3,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.25

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