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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.44, 3,995.16 and 932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.44, 3,995.16 and 932.56 is: 1,398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.44 : 3,995.16 = 932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.44/3,995.16 = 932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.44x = 3,995.16 × 932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.44x = 3,725,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,726.41/2,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.84

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