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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.20, 3,998.04 and 933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.20, 3,998.04 and 933.52 is: 1,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.20 : 3,998.04 = 933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.20/3,998.04 = 933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.20x = 3,998.04 × 933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.20x = 3,732,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,250.30/2,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.36

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