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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.84, 3,253.61 and 936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.84, 3,253.61 and 936.63 is: 1,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.84 : 3,253.61 = 936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.84/3,253.61 = 936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.84x = 3,253.61 × 936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.84x = 3,047,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,431.08/2,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.10

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