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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.84, 2,502.71 and 937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.84, 2,502.71 and 937.88 is: 1,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.84 : 2,502.71 = 937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.84/2,502.71 = 937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.84x = 2,502.71 × 937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.84x = 2,347,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,224.45/1,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.66

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