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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,534.37, 5,301.96 and 937.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,534.37, 5,301.96 and 937.51 is: 1,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,534.37 : 5,301.96 = 937.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,534.37/5,301.96 = 937.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,534.37x = 5,301.96 × 937.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,534.37x = 4,970,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,640.52/3,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.37

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