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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.53, 3,995.29 and 931.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.53, 3,995.29 and 931.75 is: 1,397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.53 : 3,995.29 = 931.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.53/3,995.29 = 931.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.53x = 3,995.29 × 931.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.53x = 3,722,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,602.63/2,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.62

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