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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.40, 4,002.60 and 937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.40, 4,002.60 and 937.20 is: 1,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.40 : 4,002.60 = 937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.40/4,002.60 = 937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.40x = 4,002.60 × 937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.40x = 3,751,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,236.72/2,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.80

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