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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.39, 2,256.66 and 936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.39, 2,256.66 and 936.90 is: 1,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.39 : 2,256.66 = 936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.39/2,256.66 = 936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.39x = 2,256.66 × 936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.39x = 2,114,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,264.75/1,635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.82

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