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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.76, 4,003.74 and 937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.76, 4,003.74 and 937.64 is: 1,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.76 : 4,003.74 = 937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.76/4,003.74 = 937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.76x = 4,003.74 × 937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.76x = 3,754,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,066.77/2,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.67

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