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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.84, 3,992.76 and 930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.84, 3,992.76 and 930.06 is: 1,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.84 : 3,992.76 = 930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.84/3,992.76 = 930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.84x = 3,992.76 × 930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.84x = 3,713,506.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,506.37/2,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.09

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