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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.80, 3,994.98 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.80, 3,994.98 and 931.56 is: 1,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.80 : 3,994.98 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.80/3,994.98 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.80x = 3,994.98 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.80x = 3,721,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,563.57/2,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.61

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