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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.79, 3,993.09 and 930.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.79, 3,993.09 and 930.01 is: 1,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.79 : 3,993.09 = 930.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.79/3,993.09 = 930.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.79x = 3,993.09 × 930.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.79x = 3,713,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,613.63/2,661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.16

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