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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.25, 4,001.20 and 934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.25, 4,001.20 and 934.88 is: 1,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.25 : 4,001.20 = 934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.25/4,001.20 = 934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.25x = 4,001.20 × 934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.25x = 3,740,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,619.51/2,666.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.95

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