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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.67, 4,075.09 and 937.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.67, 4,075.09 and 937.71 is: 1,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.67 : 4,075.09 = 937.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.67/4,075.09 = 937.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.67x = 4,075.09 × 937.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.67x = 3,821,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,252.64/2,716.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.59

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