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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.50, 4,179.62 and 937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.50, 4,179.62 and 937.60 is: 1,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.50 : 4,179.62 = 937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.50/4,179.62 = 937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.50x = 4,179.62 × 937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.50x = 3,918,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,811.71/2,787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.85

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