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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.34, 4,002.51 and 936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.34, 4,002.51 and 936.56 is: 1,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.34 : 4,002.51 = 936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.34/4,002.51 = 936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.34x = 4,002.51 × 936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.34x = 3,748,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,590.77/2,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.84

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