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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.79, 3,255.39 and 937.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.79, 3,255.39 and 937.58 is: 1,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.79 : 3,255.39 = 937.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.79/3,255.39 = 937.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.79x = 3,255.39 × 937.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.79x = 3,052,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,172.28/2,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.67

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