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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.94, 4,408.64 and 1,090.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.94, 4,408.64 and 1,090.34 is: 1,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.94 : 4,408.64 = 1,090.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.94/4,408.64 = 1,090.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.94x = 4,408.64 × 1,090.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.94x = 4,806,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,916.54/2,937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.15

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