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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.76, 3,997.28 and 933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.76, 3,997.28 and 933.52 is: 1,400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.76 : 3,997.28 = 933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.76/3,997.28 = 933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.76x = 3,997.28 × 933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.76x = 3,731,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,540.83/2,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.33

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