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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.64, 4,003.56 and 937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.64, 4,003.56 and 937.28 is: 1,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.64 : 4,003.56 = 937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.64/4,003.56 = 937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.64x = 4,003.56 × 937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.64x = 3,752,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,456.72/2,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.13

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