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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.36, 2,256.64 and 936.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.36, 2,256.64 and 936.64 is: 1,292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.36 : 2,256.64 = 936.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.36/2,256.64 = 936.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.36x = 2,256.64 × 936.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.36x = 2,113,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,659.29/1,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.47

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