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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.30, 4,525.71 and 937.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.30, 4,525.71 and 937.71 is: 1,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.30 : 4,525.71 = 937.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.30/4,525.71 = 937.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.30x = 4,525.71 × 937.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.30x = 4,243,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,800.01/3,018.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.03

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