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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.61, 2,498.16 and 937.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.61, 2,498.16 and 937.65 is: 1,404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.61 : 2,498.16 = 937.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.61/2,498.16 = 937.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.61x = 2,498.16 × 937.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.61x = 2,342,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,399.72/1,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.64

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