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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.81, 2,502.32 and 937.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.81, 2,502.32 and 937.85 is: 1,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.81 : 2,502.32 = 937.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.81/2,502.32 = 937.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.81x = 2,502.32 × 937.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.81x = 2,346,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,788.30/1,669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.42

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