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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.81, 2,379.11 and 936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.81, 2,379.11 and 936 is: 1,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.81 : 2,379.11 = 936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.81/2,379.11 = 936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.81x = 2,379.11 × 936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.81x = 2,226,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,842.28/1,584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.12

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