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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.08, 4,001 and 935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.08, 4,001 and 935.92 is: 1,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.08 : 4,001 = 935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.08/4,001 = 935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.08x = 4,001 × 935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.08x = 3,744,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,615.92/2,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.49

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