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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.89, 2,501.87 and 936.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.89, 2,501.87 and 936.88 is: 1,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.89 : 2,501.87 = 936.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.89/2,501.87 = 936.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.89x = 2,501.87 × 936.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.89x = 2,343,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,951.97/1,667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.34

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