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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.70, 2,517.18 and 937.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.70, 2,517.18 and 937.22 is: 1,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.70 : 2,517.18 = 937.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.70/2,517.18 = 937.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.70x = 2,517.18 × 937.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.70x = 2,359,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,151.44/1,678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.34

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