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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.47, 3,994.25 and 932.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.47, 3,994.25 and 932.31 is: 1,398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.47 : 3,994.25 = 932.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.47/3,994.25 = 932.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.47x = 3,994.25 × 932.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.47x = 3,723,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,874.56/2,662.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.65

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