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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.14, 4,001.31 and 935.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.14, 4,001.31 and 935.78 is: 1,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.14 : 4,001.31 = 935.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.14/4,001.31 = 935.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.14x = 4,001.31 × 935.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.14x = 3,744,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,345.87/2,667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.88

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