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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.69, 4,404.84 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.69, 4,404.84 and 745.44 is: 1,118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.69 : 4,404.84 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.69/4,404.84 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.69x = 4,404.84 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.69x = 3,283,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,543.93/2,936.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.11

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