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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.87, 4,215.27 and 936.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.87, 4,215.27 and 936.42 is: 1,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.87 : 4,215.27 = 936.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.87/4,215.27 = 936.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.87x = 4,215.27 × 936.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.87x = 3,947,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,263.13/2,810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.29

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