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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.84, 4,003.35 and 937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.84, 4,003.35 and 937.60 is: 1,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.84 : 4,003.35 = 937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.84/4,003.35 = 937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.84x = 4,003.35 × 937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.84x = 3,753,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,540.96/2,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.43

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