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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.32, 3,997.01 and 932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.32, 3,997.01 and 932.72 is: 1,399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.32 : 3,997.01 = 932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.32/3,997.01 = 932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.32x = 3,997.01 × 932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.32x = 3,728,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,073.51/2,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.26

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