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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.67, 4,073.59 and 936.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.67, 4,073.59 and 936.71 is: 1,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.67 : 4,073.59 = 936.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.67/4,073.59 = 936.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.67x = 4,073.59 × 936.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.67x = 3,815,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,791.48/2,715.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.10

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