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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.51, 3,995.00 and 932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.51, 3,995.00 and 932 is: 1,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.51 : 3,995.00 = 932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.51/3,995.00 = 932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.51x = 3,995.00 × 932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.51x = 3,723,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,335.34/2,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.91

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