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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.12, 3,714.02 and 937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.12, 3,714.02 and 937.08 is: 1,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.12 : 3,714.02 = 937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.12/3,714.02 = 937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.12x = 3,714.02 × 937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.12x = 3,480,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,333.86/2,476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.56

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