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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.34, 3,254.91 and 936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.34, 3,254.91 and 936.52 is: 1,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.34 : 3,254.91 = 936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.34/3,254.91 = 936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.34x = 3,254.91 × 936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.34x = 3,048,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,288.31/2,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.17

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