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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.02, 2,256.08 and 936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.02, 2,256.08 and 936.26 is: 1,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.02 : 2,256.08 = 936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.02/2,256.08 = 936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.02x = 2,256.08 × 936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.02x = 2,112,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,277.46/1,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.90

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