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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.04, 2,638.22 and 936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.04, 2,638.22 and 936.91 is: 1,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.04 : 2,638.22 = 936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.04/2,638.22 = 936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.04x = 2,638.22 × 936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.04x = 2,471,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,774.70/1,758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.98

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