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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.79, 3,254.81 and 937.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.79, 3,254.81 and 937.15 is: 1,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.79 : 3,254.81 = 937.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.79/3,254.81 = 937.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.79x = 3,254.81 × 937.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.79x = 3,050,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,245.19/2,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.78

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