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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.93, 2,374.40 and 937.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.93, 2,374.40 and 937.77 is: 1,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.93 : 2,374.40 = 937.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.93/2,374.40 = 937.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.93x = 2,374.40 × 937.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.93x = 2,226,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,641.09/1,582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.66

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