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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.53, 3,996.79 and 932.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.53, 3,996.79 and 932.75 is: 1,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.53 : 3,996.79 = 932.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.53/3,996.79 = 932.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.53x = 3,996.79 × 932.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.53x = 3,728,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,005.87/2,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.12

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