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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.72, 3,997.62 and 933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.72, 3,997.62 and 933.48 is: 1,400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.72 : 3,997.62 = 933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.72/3,997.62 = 933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.72x = 3,997.62 × 933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.72x = 3,731,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,698.32/2,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.41

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