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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.18, 2,226.14 and 937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.18, 2,226.14 and 937.62 is: 1,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.18 : 2,226.14 = 937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.18/2,226.14 = 937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.18x = 2,226.14 × 937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.18x = 2,087,268.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,268.70/1,485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.40

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