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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.63, 2,257.19 and 937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.63, 2,257.19 and 937 is: 1,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.63 : 2,257.19 = 937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.63/2,257.19 = 937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.63x = 2,257.19 × 937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.63x = 2,114,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,987.03/1,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.07

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