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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.42, 4,364.13 and 1,937.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.42, 4,364.13 and 1,937.42 is: 2,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.42 : 4,364.13 = 1,937.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.42/4,364.13 = 1,937.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.42x = 4,364.13 × 1,937.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.42x = 8,455,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,152.74/2,909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.13

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