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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.85, 3,249.09 and 933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.85, 3,249.09 and 933.84 is: 1,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.85 : 3,249.09 = 933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.85/3,249.09 = 933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.85x = 3,249.09 × 933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.85x = 3,034,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,130.21/2,165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.90

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