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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.53, 4,403.74 and 1,114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.53, 4,403.74 and 1,114.81 is: 1,671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.53 : 4,403.74 = 1,114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.53/4,403.74 = 1,114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.53x = 4,403.74 × 1,114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.53x = 4,909,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,327.82/2,937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.24

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