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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.38, 4,179.42 and 937.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.38, 4,179.42 and 937.54 is: 1,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.38 : 4,179.42 = 937.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.38/4,179.42 = 937.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.38x = 4,179.42 × 937.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.38x = 3,918,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,373.43/2,786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.26

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