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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.63, 3,992.51 and 930.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.63, 3,992.51 and 930.25 is: 1,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.63 : 3,992.51 = 930.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.63/3,992.51 = 930.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.63x = 3,992.51 × 930.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.63x = 3,714,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,032.43/2,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.40

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