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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.13, 2,256.50 and 936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.13, 2,256.50 and 936.50 is: 1,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.13 : 2,256.50 = 936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.13/2,256.50 = 936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.13x = 2,256.50 × 936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.13x = 2,113,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,207.57/1,635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.38

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