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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.72, 3,992.60 and 930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.72, 3,992.60 and 930.34 is: 1,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.72 : 3,992.60 = 930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.72/3,992.60 = 930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.72x = 3,992.60 × 930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.72x = 3,714,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,475.48/2,661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.52

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