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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.18, 3,254.58 and 936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.18, 3,254.58 and 936.90 is: 1,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.18 : 3,254.58 = 936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.18/3,254.58 = 936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.18x = 3,254.58 × 936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.18x = 3,049,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,216.00/2,169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.70

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