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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.77, 4,691.76 and 937.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.77, 4,691.76 and 937.09 is: 1,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.77 : 4,691.76 = 937.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.77/4,691.76 = 937.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.77x = 4,691.76 × 937.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.77x = 4,396,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,577.92/3,128.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.21

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