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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.58, 4,001.76 and 935.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.58, 4,001.76 and 935.34 is: 1,403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.58 : 4,001.76 = 935.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.58/4,001.76 = 935.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.58x = 4,001.76 × 935.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.58x = 3,743,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,006.20/2,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.67

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