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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.36, 2,497.86 and 934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.36, 2,497.86 and 934.72 is: 1,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.36 : 2,497.86 = 934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.36/2,497.86 = 934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.36x = 2,497.86 × 934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.36x = 2,334,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,799.70/1,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.30

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