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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.96, 3,999.52 and 935.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.96, 3,999.52 and 935.64 is: 1,402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.96 : 3,999.52 = 935.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.96/3,999.52 = 935.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.96x = 3,999.52 × 935.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.96x = 3,742,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,110.89/2,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.61

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