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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.26, 3,994.20 and 930.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.26, 3,994.20 and 930.90 is: 1,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.26 : 3,994.20 = 930.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.26/3,994.20 = 930.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.26x = 3,994.20 × 930.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.26x = 3,718,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,200.78/2,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.63

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