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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.88, 4,001.84 and 936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.88, 4,001.84 and 936.50 is: 1,404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.88 : 4,001.84 = 936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.88/4,001.84 = 936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.88x = 4,001.84 × 936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.88x = 3,747,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,718.48/2,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.76

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