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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.16, 4,003.80 and 937.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.16, 4,003.80 and 937.78 is: 1,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.16 : 4,003.80 = 937.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.16/4,003.80 = 937.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.16x = 4,003.80 × 937.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.16x = 3,754,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,683.56/2,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.69

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