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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.87, 4,177.76 and 936.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.87, 4,177.76 and 936.09 is: 1,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.87 : 4,177.76 = 936.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.87/4,177.76 = 936.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.87x = 4,177.76 × 936.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.87x = 3,910,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,759.36/2,784.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.29

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