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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.97, 3,997.32 and 933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.97, 3,997.32 and 933.46 is: 1,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.97 : 3,997.32 = 933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.97/3,997.32 = 933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.97x = 3,997.32 × 933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.97x = 3,731,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,338.33/2,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.14

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