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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.91, 4,000.37 and 935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.91, 4,000.37 and 935.54 is: 1,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.91 : 4,000.37 = 935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.91/4,000.37 = 935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.91x = 4,000.37 × 935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.91x = 3,742,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,481.47/2,666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.30

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