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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.92, 3,994.65 and 930.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.92, 3,994.65 and 930.54 is: 1,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.92 : 3,994.65 = 930.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.92/3,994.65 = 930.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.92x = 3,994.65 × 930.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.92x = 3,717,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,181.61/2,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.43

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