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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.30, 2,651.95 and 936.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.30, 2,651.95 and 936.47 is: 1,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.30 : 2,651.95 = 936.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.30/2,651.95 = 936.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.30x = 2,651.95 × 936.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.30x = 2,483,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,471.62/1,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.06

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