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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.88, 4,003.34 and 937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.88, 4,003.34 and 937.50 is: 1,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.88 : 4,003.34 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.88/4,003.34 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.88x = 4,003.34 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.88x = 3,753,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,131.25/2,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.26

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