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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.63, 3,994.01 and 931.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.63, 3,994.01 and 931.25 is: 1,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.63 : 3,994.01 = 931.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.63/3,994.01 = 931.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.63x = 3,994.01 × 931.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.63x = 3,719,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,421.81/2,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.90

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