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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.39, 4,404.86 and 1,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.39, 4,404.86 and 1,089.98 is: 1,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.39 : 4,404.86 = 1,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.39/4,404.86 = 1,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.39x = 4,404.86 × 1,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.39x = 4,801,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,209.30/2,937.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.52

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