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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.22, 4,178.30 and 936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.22, 4,178.30 and 936.52 is: 1,404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.22 : 4,178.30 = 936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.22/4,178.30 = 936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.22x = 4,178.30 × 936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.22x = 3,913,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,061.52/2,785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.94

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