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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.63, 3,995.51 and 932.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.63, 3,995.51 and 932.25 is: 1,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.63 : 3,995.51 = 932.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.63/3,995.51 = 932.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.63x = 3,995.51 × 932.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.63x = 3,724,809.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,809.54/2,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.40

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