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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.32, 4,002.44 and 936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.32, 4,002.44 and 936.96 is: 1,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.32 : 4,002.44 = 936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.32/4,002.44 = 936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.32x = 4,002.44 × 936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.32x = 3,750,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,126.18/2,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.43

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