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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.92, 5,566.36 and 937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.92, 5,566.36 and 937.59 is: 1,406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.92 : 5,566.36 = 937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.92/5,566.36 = 937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.92x = 5,566.36 × 937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.92x = 5,218,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,963.47/3,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.38

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