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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.50, 4,037.81 and 936.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.50, 4,037.81 and 936.54 is: 1,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.50 : 4,037.81 = 936.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.50/4,037.81 = 936.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.50x = 4,037.81 × 936.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.50x = 3,781,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,565.89/2,691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.01

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