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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.03, 3,657.52 and 937.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.03, 3,657.52 and 937.82 is: 1,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.03 : 3,657.52 = 937.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.03/3,657.52 = 937.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.03x = 3,657.52 × 937.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.03x = 3,430,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,095.41/2,439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.34

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