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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.76, 4,915.90 and 936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.76, 4,915.90 and 936.80 is: 1,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.76 : 4,915.90 = 936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.76/4,915.90 = 936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.76x = 4,915.90 × 936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.76x = 4,605,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,215.12/3,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.42

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