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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.56, 3,997.12 and 933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.56, 3,997.12 and 933.76 is: 1,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.56 : 3,997.12 = 933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.56/3,997.12 = 933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.56x = 3,997.12 × 933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.56x = 3,732,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,350.77/2,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.69

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