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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.03, 4,177.40 and 936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.03, 4,177.40 and 936 is: 1,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.03 : 4,177.40 = 936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.03/4,177.40 = 936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.03x = 4,177.40 × 936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.03x = 3,910,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,046.40/2,785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.95

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