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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.51, 5,104.32 and 937.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.51, 5,104.32 and 937.73 is: 1,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.51 : 5,104.32 = 937.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.51/5,104.32 = 937.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.51x = 5,104.32 × 937.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.51x = 4,786,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,483.24/3,403.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.34

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