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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348, 2,018.72 and 936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348, 2,018.72 and 936 is: 1,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348 : 2,018.72 = 936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348/2,018.72 = 936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348x = 2,018.72 × 936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348x = 1,889,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,521.92/1,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.72

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