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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.16, 3,996.92 and 933.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.16, 3,996.92 and 933.38 is: 1,399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.16 : 3,996.92 = 933.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.16/3,996.92 = 933.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.16x = 3,996.92 × 933.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.16x = 3,730,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,620.54/2,665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.78

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