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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.94, 5,565.89 and 937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.94, 5,565.89 and 937.44 is: 1,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.94 : 5,565.89 = 937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.94/5,565.89 = 937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.94x = 5,565.89 × 937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.94x = 5,217,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,690.27/3,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.03

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