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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.19, 4,569.84 and 937.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.19, 4,569.84 and 937.78 is: 1,406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.19 : 4,569.84 = 937.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.19/4,569.84 = 937.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.19x = 4,569.84 × 937.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.19x = 4,285,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,493.13/3,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.84

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