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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.80, 3,993.12 and 931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.80, 3,993.12 and 931.02 is: 1,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.80 : 3,993.12 = 931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.80/3,993.12 = 931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.80x = 3,993.12 × 931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.80x = 3,717,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,674.58/2,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.15

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