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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.01, 3,253.77 and 936.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.01, 3,253.77 and 936.99 is: 1,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.01 : 3,253.77 = 936.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.01/3,253.77 = 936.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.01x = 3,253.77 × 936.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.01x = 3,048,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,749.95/2,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.30

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