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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.67, 3,514.54 and 937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.67, 3,514.54 and 937.17 is: 1,405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.67 : 3,514.54 = 937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.67/3,514.54 = 937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.67x = 3,514.54 × 937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.67x = 3,293,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,720.87/2,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.97

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