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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.41, 4,178.46 and 936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.41, 4,178.46 and 936.72 is: 1,405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.41 : 4,178.46 = 936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.41/4,178.46 = 936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.41x = 4,178.46 × 936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.41x = 3,914,047.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,047.05/2,785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.20

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