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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.31, 2,445.69 and 936.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.31, 2,445.69 and 936.86 is: 1,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.31 : 2,445.69 = 936.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.31/2,445.69 = 936.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.31x = 2,445.69 × 936.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.31x = 2,291,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,256.90/1,630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.42

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