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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.13, 3,997.76 and 933.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.13, 3,997.76 and 933.75 is: 1,400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.13 : 3,997.76 = 933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.13/3,997.76 = 933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.13x = 3,997.76 × 933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.13x = 3,732,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,903.73/2,665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.65

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