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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.36, 4,691.86 and 936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.36, 4,691.86 and 936.04 is: 1,404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.36 : 4,691.86 = 936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.36/4,691.86 = 936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.36x = 4,691.86 × 936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.36x = 4,391,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,768.63/3,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.31

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