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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018, 4,527.64 and 937.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018, 4,527.64 and 937.95 is: 1,407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018 : 4,527.64 = 937.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018/4,527.64 = 937.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018x = 4,527.64 × 937.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018x = 4,246,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,699.94/3,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.12

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