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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.57, 4,000.18 and 934.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.57, 4,000.18 and 934.19 is: 1,401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.57 : 4,000.18 = 934.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.57/4,000.18 = 934.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.57x = 4,000.18 × 934.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.57x = 3,736,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,928.15/2,665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.93

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