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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.93, 4,000.37 and 935.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.93, 4,000.37 and 935.15 is: 1,402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.93 : 4,000.37 = 935.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.93/4,000.37 = 935.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.93x = 4,000.37 × 935.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.93x = 3,740,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,921.33/2,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.71

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