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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.61, 4,005.77 and 938.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.61, 4,005.77 and 938.37 is: 1,408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.61 : 4,005.77 = 938.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.61/4,005.77 = 938.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.61x = 4,005.77 × 938.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.61x = 3,758,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,889.70/2,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.03

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