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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.49, 4,525.98 and 937.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.49, 4,525.98 and 937.46 is: 1,406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.49 : 4,525.98 = 937.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.49/4,525.98 = 937.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.49x = 4,525.98 × 937.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.49x = 4,242,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,925.21/3,017.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.11

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