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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.04, 3,279.75 and 937.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.04, 3,279.75 and 937.48 is: 1,405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.04 : 3,279.75 = 937.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.04/3,279.75 = 937.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.04x = 3,279.75 × 937.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.04x = 3,074,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,700.03/2,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.87

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