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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.37, 4,178.70 and 937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.37, 4,178.70 and 937.08 is: 1,405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.37 : 4,178.70 = 937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.37/4,178.70 = 937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.37x = 4,178.70 × 937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.37x = 3,915,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,776.20/2,786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.33

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