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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.48, 4,526.55 and 936.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.48, 4,526.55 and 936.99 is: 1,405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.48 : 4,526.55 = 936.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.48/4,526.55 = 936.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.48x = 4,526.55 × 936.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.48x = 4,241,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,332.08/3,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.59

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