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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.20, 4,178.88 and 937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.20, 4,178.88 and 937 is: 1,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.20 : 4,178.88 = 937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.20/4,178.88 = 937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.20x = 4,178.88 × 937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.20x = 3,915,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,610.56/2,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.36

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