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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.75, 5,056.13 and 938.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.75, 5,056.13 and 938.75 is: 1,408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.75 : 5,056.13 = 938.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.75/5,056.13 = 938.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.75x = 5,056.13 × 938.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.75x = 4,746,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,437.34/3,370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.13

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