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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.80, 3,999.12 and 935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.80, 3,999.12 and 935.20 is: 1,402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.80 : 3,999.12 = 935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.80/3,999.12 = 935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.80x = 3,999.12 × 935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.80x = 3,739,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,977.02/2,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.42

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