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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.54, 4,526.72 and 937.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.54, 4,526.72 and 937.86 is: 1,406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.54 : 4,526.72 = 937.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.54/4,526.72 = 937.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.54x = 4,526.72 × 937.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.54x = 4,245,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,424.93/3,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.92

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