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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.79, 3,994.59 and 931.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.79, 3,994.59 and 931.01 is: 1,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.79 : 3,994.59 = 931.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.79/3,994.59 = 931.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.79x = 3,994.59 × 931.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.79x = 3,719,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,003.24/2,662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.66

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