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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.33, 2,637.59 and 936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.33, 2,637.59 and 936.30 is: 1,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.33 : 2,637.59 = 936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.33/2,637.59 = 936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.33x = 2,637.59 × 936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.33x = 2,469,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,575.52/1,757.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.30

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