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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.28, 2,256.72 and 936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.28, 2,256.72 and 936.70 is: 1,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.28 : 2,256.72 = 936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.28/2,256.72 = 936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.28x = 2,256.72 × 936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.28x = 2,113,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,869.62/1,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.67

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