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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.96, 4,001.02 and 936.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.96, 4,001.02 and 936.64 is: 1,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.96 : 4,001.02 = 936.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.96/4,001.02 = 936.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.96x = 4,001.02 × 936.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.96x = 3,747,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,515.37/2,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.11

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