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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.72, 3,997.08 and 934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.72, 3,997.08 and 934.56 is: 1,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.72 : 3,997.08 = 934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.72/3,997.08 = 934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.72x = 3,997.08 × 934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.72x = 3,735,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,511.08/2,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.84

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