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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.32, 3,997.88 and 933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.32, 3,997.88 and 933.90 is: 1,400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.32 : 3,997.88 = 933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.32/3,997.88 = 933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.32x = 3,997.88 × 933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.32x = 3,733,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,620.13/2,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.81

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