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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.97, 3,996.52 and 933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.97, 3,996.52 and 933.65 is: 1,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.97 : 3,996.52 = 933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.97/3,996.52 = 933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.97x = 3,996.52 × 933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.97x = 3,731,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,350.90/2,665.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.62

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