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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.16, 3,991.08 and 930.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.16, 3,991.08 and 930.56 is: 1,395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.16 : 3,991.08 = 930.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.16/3,991.08 = 930.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.16x = 3,991.08 × 930.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.16x = 3,713,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,939.40/2,662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.08

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