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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.61, 4,036.57 and 935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.61, 4,036.57 and 935.36 is: 1,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.61 : 4,036.57 = 935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.61/4,036.57 = 935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.61x = 4,036.57 × 935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.61x = 3,775,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,646.12/2,690.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.27

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