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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.78, 3,997.18 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.78, 3,997.18 and 933 is: 1,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.78 : 3,997.18 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.78/3,997.18 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.78x = 3,997.18 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.78x = 3,729,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,364.28/2,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.50

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