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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.47, 3,998.75 and 935.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.47, 3,998.75 and 935.31 is: 1,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.47 : 3,998.75 = 935.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.47/3,998.75 = 935.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.47x = 3,998.75 × 935.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.47x = 3,740,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,066.19/2,665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.15

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