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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.11, 4,178.22 and 937.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.11, 4,178.22 and 937.69 is: 1,406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.11 : 4,178.22 = 937.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.11/4,178.22 = 937.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.11x = 4,178.22 × 937.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.11x = 3,917,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,875.11/2,786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.22

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