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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.48, 5,354.60 and 937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.48, 5,354.60 and 937.40 is: 1,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.48 : 5,354.60 = 937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.48/5,354.60 = 937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.48x = 5,354.60 × 937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.48x = 5,019,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,402.04/3,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.20

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