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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.36, 3,870.91 and 936.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.36, 3,870.91 and 936.03 is: 1,404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.36 : 3,870.91 = 936.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.36/3,870.91 = 936.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.36x = 3,870.91 × 936.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.36x = 3,623,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,303.57/2,579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.73

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