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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.90, 4,366.51 and 937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.90, 4,366.51 and 937.16 is: 1,405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.90 : 4,366.51 = 937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.90/4,366.51 = 937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.90x = 4,366.51 × 937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.90x = 4,092,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,118.51/2,911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.31

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