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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.52, 4,525.58 and 937.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.52, 4,525.58 and 937.54 is: 1,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.52 : 4,525.58 = 937.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.52/4,525.58 = 937.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.52x = 4,525.58 × 937.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.52x = 4,242,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,912.27/3,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.09

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