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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.61, 4,964.74 and 937.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.61, 4,964.74 and 937.70 is: 1,406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.61 : 4,964.74 = 937.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.61/4,964.74 = 937.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.61x = 4,964.74 × 937.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.61x = 4,655,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,436.70/3,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.64

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