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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.56, 2,636.94 and 937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.56, 2,636.94 and 937.28 is: 1,405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.56 : 2,636.94 = 937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.56/2,636.94 = 937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.56x = 2,636.94 × 937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.56x = 2,471,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,551.12/1,758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.44

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