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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.97, 3,999.50 and 935.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.97, 3,999.50 and 935.81 is: 1,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.97 : 3,999.50 = 935.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.97/3,999.50 = 935.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.97x = 3,999.50 × 935.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.97x = 3,742,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,772.10/2,665.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.91

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