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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.70, 2,499.12 and 937.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.70, 2,499.12 and 937.49 is: 1,404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.70 : 2,499.12 = 937.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.70/2,499.12 = 937.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.70x = 2,499.12 × 937.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.70x = 2,342,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,887.51/1,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.86

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