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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.50, 2,501.24 and 937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.50, 2,501.24 and 937.59 is: 1,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.50 : 2,501.24 = 937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.50/2,501.24 = 937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.50x = 2,501.24 × 937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.50x = 2,345,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,123.54/1,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.37

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