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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.42, 3,137.13 and 937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.42, 3,137.13 and 937.17 is: 1,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.42 : 3,137.13 = 937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.42/3,137.13 = 937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.42x = 3,137.13 × 937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.42x = 2,940,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,024.12/2,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.76

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