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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.16, 4,000.73 and 935.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.16, 4,000.73 and 935.79 is: 1,403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.16 : 4,000.73 = 935.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.16/4,000.73 = 935.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.16x = 4,000.73 × 935.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.16x = 3,743,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,843.13/2,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.68

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