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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.01, 3,996.42 and 932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.01, 3,996.42 and 932.50 is: 1,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.01 : 3,996.42 = 932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.01/3,996.42 = 932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.01x = 3,996.42 × 932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.01x = 3,726,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,661.65/2,664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.89

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