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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.97, 4,036.16 and 935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.97, 4,036.16 and 935.67 is: 1,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.97 : 4,036.16 = 935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.97/4,036.16 = 935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.97x = 4,036.16 × 935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.97x = 3,776,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,509.15/2,690.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.40

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