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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.13, 3,714.20 and 937.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.13, 3,714.20 and 937.13 is: 1,405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.13 : 3,714.20 = 937.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.13/3,714.20 = 937.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.13x = 3,714.20 × 937.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.13x = 3,480,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,664.99/2,476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.69

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