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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.70, 3,713.23 and 936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.70, 3,713.23 and 936.50 is: 1,404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.70 : 3,713.23 = 936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.70/3,713.23 = 936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.70x = 3,713.23 × 936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.70x = 3,477,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,439.90/2,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.63

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