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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,402.72, 5,104.10 and 937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,402.72, 5,104.10 and 937.80 is: 1,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,402.72 : 5,104.10 = 937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,402.72/5,104.10 = 937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,402.72x = 5,104.10 × 937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,402.72x = 4,786,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,624.98/3,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.71

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