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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.22, 3,992.37 and 931.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.22, 3,992.37 and 931.06 is: 1,396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.22 : 3,992.37 = 931.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.22/3,992.37 = 931.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.22x = 3,992.37 × 931.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.22x = 3,717,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,136.01/2,661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.78

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