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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,402.55, 5,102.88 and 936.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,402.55, 5,102.88 and 936.78 is: 1,404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,402.55 : 5,102.88 = 936.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,402.55/5,102.88 = 936.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,402.55x = 5,102.88 × 936.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,402.55x = 4,780,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,275.93/3,402.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.91

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