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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.55, 2,227.41 and 937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.55, 2,227.41 and 937.17 is: 1,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.55 : 2,227.41 = 937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.55/2,227.41 = 937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.55x = 2,227.41 × 937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.55x = 2,087,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,461.83/1,484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.12

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