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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.72, 3,995.58 and 931.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.72, 3,995.58 and 931.94 is: 1,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.72 : 3,995.58 = 931.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.72/3,995.58 = 931.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.72x = 3,995.58 × 931.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.72x = 3,723,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,620.85/2,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.91

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