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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.56, 4,365.99 and 936.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.56, 4,365.99 and 936.82 is: 1,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.56 : 4,365.99 = 936.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.56/4,365.99 = 936.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.56x = 4,365.99 × 936.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.56x = 4,090,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,144.02/2,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.80

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