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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.26, 4,005.93 and 939.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.26, 4,005.93 and 939.02 is: 1,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.26 : 4,005.93 = 939.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.26/4,005.93 = 939.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.26x = 4,005.93 × 939.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.26x = 3,761,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,648.39/2,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.72

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