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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.05, 3,487.00 and 937.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.05, 3,487.00 and 937.97 is: 1,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.05 : 3,487.00 = 937.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.05/3,487.00 = 937.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.05x = 3,487.00 × 937.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.05x = 3,270,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,706.25/2,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.73

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