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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.56, 4,002.84 and 937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.56, 4,002.84 and 937.19 is: 1,405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.56 : 4,002.84 = 937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.56/4,002.84 = 937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.56x = 4,002.84 × 937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.56x = 3,751,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,421.62/2,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.79

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