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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.02, 2,431.17 and 937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.02, 2,431.17 and 937.02 is: 1,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.02 : 2,431.17 = 937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.02/2,431.17 = 937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.02x = 2,431.17 × 937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.02x = 2,278,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,054.91/1,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.32

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