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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.88, 3,994.36 and 931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.88, 3,994.36 and 931.52 is: 1,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.88 : 3,994.36 = 931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.88/3,994.36 = 931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.88x = 3,994.36 × 931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.88x = 3,720,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,826.23/2,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.29

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