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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.48, 5,565.52 and 937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.48, 5,565.52 and 937.12 is: 1,405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.48 : 5,565.52 = 937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.48/5,565.52 = 937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.48x = 5,565.52 × 937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.48x = 5,215,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,560.10/3,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.63

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