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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.29, 3,249.11 and 933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.29, 3,249.11 and 933.77 is: 1,399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.29 : 3,249.11 = 933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.29/3,249.11 = 933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.29x = 3,249.11 × 933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.29x = 3,033,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,900.53/2,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.86

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