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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.58, 4,179.72 and 937.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.58, 4,179.72 and 937.71 is: 1,406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.58 : 4,179.72 = 937.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.58/4,179.72 = 937.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.58x = 4,179.72 × 937.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.58x = 3,919,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,365.24/2,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.51

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