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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.79, 3,998.67 and 934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.79, 3,998.67 and 934.01 is: 1,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.79 : 3,998.67 = 934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.79/3,998.67 = 934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.79x = 3,998.67 × 934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.79x = 3,734,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,777.77/2,665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.00

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