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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.93, 4,003.36 and 937.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.93, 4,003.36 and 937.15 is: 1,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.93 : 4,003.36 = 937.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.93/4,003.36 = 937.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.93x = 4,003.36 × 937.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.93x = 3,751,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,748.82/2,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.71

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