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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.59, 4,036.46 and 936.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.59, 4,036.46 and 936.13 is: 1,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.59 : 4,036.46 = 936.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.59/4,036.46 = 936.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.59x = 4,036.46 × 936.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.59x = 3,778,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,651.30/2,691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.87

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