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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.17, 4,001.01 and 934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.17, 4,001.01 and 934.75 is: 1,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.17 : 4,001.01 = 934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.17/4,001.01 = 934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.17x = 4,001.01 × 934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.17x = 3,739,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,944.10/2,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.74

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