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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.54, 4,527.93 and 938.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.54, 4,527.93 and 938.76 is: 1,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.54 : 4,527.93 = 938.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.54/4,527.93 = 938.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.54x = 4,527.93 × 938.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.54x = 4,250,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,639.57/3,018.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.18

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