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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.68, 3,992.88 and 930.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.68, 3,992.88 and 930.08 is: 1,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.68 : 3,992.88 = 930.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.68/3,992.88 = 930.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.68x = 3,992.88 × 930.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.68x = 3,713,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,697.83/2,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.25

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