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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.84, 2,493.36 and 933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.84, 2,493.36 and 933.84 is: 1,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.84 : 2,493.36 = 933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.84/2,493.36 = 933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.84x = 2,493.36 × 933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.84x = 2,328,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,399.30/1,662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.25

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