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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.75, 4,006.94 and 939.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.75, 4,006.94 and 939.38 is: 1,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.75 : 4,006.94 = 939.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.75/4,006.94 = 939.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.75x = 4,006.94 × 939.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.75x = 3,764,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,014.57/2,670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.35

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