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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.78, 3,996.36 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.78, 3,996.36 and 933 is: 1,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.78 : 3,996.36 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.78/3,996.36 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.78x = 3,996.36 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.78x = 3,728,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,603.88/2,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.22

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