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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.24, 4,040.51 and 937.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.24, 4,040.51 and 937.99 is: 1,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.24 : 4,040.51 = 937.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.24/4,040.51 = 937.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.24x = 4,040.51 × 937.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.24x = 3,789,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,937.77/2,693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.20

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