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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.94, 4,215.36 and 936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.94, 4,215.36 and 936.48 is: 1,404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.94 : 4,215.36 = 936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.94/4,215.36 = 936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.94x = 4,215.36 × 936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.94x = 3,947,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,600.33/2,810.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.37

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