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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.76, 2,557.98 and 936.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.76, 2,557.98 and 936.36 is: 1,403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.76 : 2,557.98 = 936.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.76/2,557.98 = 936.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.76x = 2,557.98 × 936.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.76x = 2,395,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,190.15/1,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.35

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