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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.93, 3,160.77 and 936.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.93, 3,160.77 and 936.93 is: 1,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.93 : 3,160.77 = 936.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.93/3,160.77 = 936.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.93x = 3,160.77 × 936.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.93x = 2,961,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,420.24/2,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.56

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