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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937, 4,405.50 and 1,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937, 4,405.50 and 1,113 is: 1,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937 : 4,405.50 = 1,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937/4,405.50 = 1,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937x = 4,405.50 × 1,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937x = 4,903,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,321.50/2,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.50

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