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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.76, 3,999.24 and 934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.76, 3,999.24 and 934.64 is: 1,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.76 : 3,999.24 = 934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.76/3,999.24 = 934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.76x = 3,999.24 × 934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.76x = 3,737,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,849.67/2,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.17

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