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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.45, 3,995.57 and 931.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.45, 3,995.57 and 931.09 is: 1,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.45 : 3,995.57 = 931.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.45/3,995.57 = 931.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.45x = 3,995.57 × 931.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.45x = 3,720,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,235.27/2,662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.30

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