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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.07, 3,255.39 and 937.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.07, 3,255.39 and 937.71 is: 1,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.07 : 3,255.39 = 937.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.07/3,255.39 = 937.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.07x = 3,255.39 × 937.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.07x = 3,052,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,611.76/2,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.04

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