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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.65, 2,442.53 and 936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.65, 2,442.53 and 936.80 is: 1,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.65 : 2,442.53 = 936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.65/2,442.53 = 936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.65x = 2,442.53 × 936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.65x = 2,288,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,145.21/1,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.08

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