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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.56, 3,256.14 and 937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.56, 3,256.14 and 937.89 is: 1,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.56 : 3,256.14 = 937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.56/3,256.14 = 937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.56x = 3,256.14 × 937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.56x = 3,053,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,901.14/2,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.62

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