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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.79, 3,253.31 and 936.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.79, 3,253.31 and 936.15 is: 1,404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.79 : 3,253.31 = 936.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.79/3,253.31 = 936.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.79x = 3,253.31 × 936.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.79x = 3,045,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,581.48/2,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.28

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