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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.82, 4,691.85 and 937.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.82, 4,691.85 and 937.72 is: 1,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.82 : 4,691.85 = 937.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.82/4,691.85 = 937.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.82x = 4,691.85 × 937.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.82x = 4,399,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,641.58/3,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.17

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