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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.35, 2,229.53 and 937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.35, 2,229.53 and 937.17 is: 1,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.35 : 2,229.53 = 937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.35/2,229.53 = 937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.35x = 2,229.53 × 937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.35x = 2,089,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,448.63/1,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.76

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