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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.76, 3,132.72 and 933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.76, 3,132.72 and 933.24 is: 1,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.76 : 3,132.72 = 933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.76/3,132.72 = 933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.76x = 3,132.72 × 933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.76x = 2,923,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,579.61/2,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.34

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