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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.72, 4,037.27 and 936.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.72, 4,037.27 and 936.41 is: 1,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.72 : 4,037.27 = 936.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.72/4,037.27 = 936.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.72x = 4,037.27 × 936.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.72x = 3,780,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,515.13/2,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.50

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