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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.84, 2,503.08 and 936.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.84, 2,503.08 and 936.12 is: 1,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.84 : 2,503.08 = 936.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.84/2,503.08 = 936.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.84x = 2,503.08 × 936.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.84x = 2,343,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,183.25/1,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.08

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