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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.67, 4,528.69 and 938.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.67, 4,528.69 and 938.55 is: 1,408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.67 : 4,528.69 = 938.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.67/4,528.69 = 938.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.67x = 4,528.69 × 938.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.67x = 4,250,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,421.92/3,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.05

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