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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.48, 3,993.36 and 930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.48, 3,993.36 and 930.88 is: 1,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.48 : 3,993.36 = 930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.48/3,993.36 = 930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.48x = 3,993.36 × 930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.48x = 3,717,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,338.96/2,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.19

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