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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.97, 3,996.50 and 933.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.97, 3,996.50 and 933.81 is: 1,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.97 : 3,996.50 = 933.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.97/3,996.50 = 933.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.97x = 3,996.50 × 933.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.97x = 3,731,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,967.00/2,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.90

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