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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.39, 3,138.48 and 937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.39, 3,138.48 and 937.14 is: 1,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.39 : 3,138.48 = 937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.39/3,138.48 = 937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.39x = 3,138.48 × 937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.39x = 2,941,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,195.15/2,091.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.34

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