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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.39, 3,998.39 and 933.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.39, 3,998.39 and 933.03 is: 1,400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.39 : 3,998.39 = 933.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.39/3,998.39 = 933.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.39x = 3,998.39 × 933.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.39x = 3,730,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,613.16/2,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.18

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