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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.05, 4,404.00 and 714.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.05, 4,404.00 and 714.89 is: 1,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.05 : 4,404.00 = 714.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.05/4,404.00 = 714.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.05x = 4,404.00 × 714.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.05x = 3,148,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,377.35/2,936.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.32

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