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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.28, 4,003.92 and 937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.28, 4,003.92 and 937.50 is: 1,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.28 : 4,003.92 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.28/4,003.92 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.28x = 4,003.92 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.28x = 3,753,675
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,675/2,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.25

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