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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.84, 2,707.48 and 936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.84, 2,707.48 and 936.72 is: 1,407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.84 : 2,707.48 = 936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.84/2,707.48 = 936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.84x = 2,707.48 × 936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.84x = 2,536,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,150.67/1,801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.53

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