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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.76, 4,005.87 and 939.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.76, 4,005.87 and 939.52 is: 1,409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.76 : 4,005.87 = 939.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.76/4,005.87 = 939.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.76x = 4,005.87 × 939.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.76x = 3,763,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,594.98/2,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.19

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