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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.94, 4,525.17 and 937.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.94, 4,525.17 and 937.36 is: 1,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.94 : 4,525.17 = 937.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.94/4,525.17 = 937.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.94x = 4,525.17 × 937.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.94x = 4,241,713.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,713.35/3,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.50

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