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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.89, 2,257.67 and 937.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.89, 2,257.67 and 937.13 is: 1,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.89 : 2,257.67 = 937.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.89/2,257.67 = 937.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.89x = 2,257.67 × 937.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.89x = 2,115,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,721.34/1,635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.32

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