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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.53, 4,736.65 and 936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.53, 4,736.65 and 936.70 is: 1,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.53 : 4,736.65 = 936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.53/4,736.65 = 936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.53x = 4,736.65 × 936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.53x = 4,436,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,820.06/3,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.71

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