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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.85, 4,525.16 and 936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.85, 4,525.16 and 936.96 is: 1,404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.85 : 4,525.16 = 936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.85/4,525.16 = 936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.85x = 4,525.16 × 936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.85x = 4,239,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,889.23/3,017.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.94

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