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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.73, 4,002.15 and 937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.73, 4,002.15 and 937.41 is: 1,405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.73 : 4,002.15 = 937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.73/4,002.15 = 937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.73x = 4,002.15 × 937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.73x = 3,751,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,655.43/2,669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.26

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