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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.32, 3,995.31 and 930.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.32, 3,995.31 and 930.94 is: 1,397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.32 : 3,995.31 = 930.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.32/3,995.31 = 930.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.32x = 3,995.31 × 930.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.32x = 3,719,393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,393.89/2,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.05

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