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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.93, 2,499.46 and 937.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.93, 2,499.46 and 937.71 is: 1,405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.93 : 2,499.46 = 937.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.93/2,499.46 = 937.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.93x = 2,499.46 × 937.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.93x = 2,343,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,766.29/1,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.20

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