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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.44, 4,003.20 and 936.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.44, 4,003.20 and 936.84 is: 1,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.44 : 4,003.20 = 936.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.44/4,003.20 = 936.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.44x = 4,003.20 × 936.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.44x = 3,750,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,357.89/2,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.45

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