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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758, 2,637.76 and 936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758, 2,637.76 and 936.04 is: 1,404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758 : 2,637.76 = 936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758/2,637.76 = 936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758x = 2,637.76 × 936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758x = 2,469,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,048.87/1,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.46

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