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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.10, 4,914.92 and 937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.10, 4,914.92 and 937.06 is: 1,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.10 : 4,914.92 = 937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.10/4,914.92 = 937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.10x = 4,914.92 × 937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.10x = 4,605,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,574.94/3,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.38

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