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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.63, 5,508.94 and 936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.63, 5,508.94 and 936.63 is: 1,404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.63 : 5,508.94 = 936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.63/5,508.94 = 936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.63x = 5,508.94 × 936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.63x = 5,159,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,808.59/3,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.94

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