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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.63, 4,004.44 and 938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.63, 4,004.44 and 938.25 is: 1,407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.63 : 4,004.44 = 938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.63/4,004.44 = 938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.63x = 4,004.44 × 938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.63x = 3,757,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,163.48/2,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.38

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