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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.77, 4,405.16 and 745.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.77, 4,405.16 and 745.67 is: 1,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.77 : 4,405.16 = 745.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.77/4,405.16 = 745.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.77x = 4,405.16 × 745.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.77x = 3,284,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,795.66/2,936.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.51

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