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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.82, 3,999.12 and 934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.82, 3,999.12 and 934.04 is: 1,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.82 : 3,999.12 = 934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.82/3,999.12 = 934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.82x = 3,999.12 × 934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.82x = 3,735,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,338.04/2,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.20

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