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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.68, 4,000.38 and 935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.68, 4,000.38 and 935.08 is: 1,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.68 : 4,000.38 = 935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.68/4,000.38 = 935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.68x = 4,000.38 × 935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.68x = 3,740,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,675.33/2,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.75

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