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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.81, 4,037.31 and 937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.81, 4,037.31 and 937.08 is: 1,405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.81 : 4,037.31 = 937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.81/4,037.31 = 937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.81x = 4,037.31 × 937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.81x = 3,783,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,282.45/2,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.48

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