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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.36, 4,036.15 and 936.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.36, 4,036.15 and 936.15 is: 1,403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.36 : 4,036.15 = 936.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.36/4,036.15 = 936.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.36x = 4,036.15 × 936.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.36x = 3,778,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,441.82/2,692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.39

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