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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,709.61, 5,564.39 and 936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,709.61, 5,564.39 and 936.44 is: 1,404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,709.61 : 5,564.39 = 936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,709.61/5,564.39 = 936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,709.61x = 5,564.39 × 936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,709.61x = 5,210,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,726.60/3,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.66

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