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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.86, 3,997.31 and 933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.86, 3,997.31 and 933.48 is: 1,400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.86 : 3,997.31 = 933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.86/3,997.31 = 933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.86x = 3,997.31 × 933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.86x = 3,731,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,404.27/2,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.23

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