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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.15, 3,487.71 and 937.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.15, 3,487.71 and 937.51 is: 1,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.15 : 3,487.71 = 937.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.15/3,487.71 = 937.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.15x = 3,487.71 × 937.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.15x = 3,269,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,743.22/2,325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.25

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