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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.87, 4,914.96 and 937.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.87, 4,914.96 and 937.01 is: 1,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.87 : 4,914.96 = 937.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.87/4,914.96 = 937.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.87x = 4,914.96 × 937.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.87x = 4,605,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,366.67/3,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.42

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