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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.30, 2,704.97 and 937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.30, 2,704.97 and 937 is: 1,405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.30 : 2,704.97 = 937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.30/2,704.97 = 937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.30x = 2,704.97 × 937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.30x = 2,534,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,556.89/1,803.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.51

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