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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.80, 2,652.70 and 936.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.80, 2,652.70 and 936.97 is: 1,402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.80 : 2,652.70 = 936.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.80/2,652.70 = 936.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.80x = 2,652.70 × 936.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.80x = 2,485,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,500.32/1,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.81

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