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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.22, 4,030.32 and 932.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.22, 4,030.32 and 932.22 is: 1,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.22 : 4,030.32 = 932.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.22/4,030.32 = 932.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.22x = 4,030.32 × 932.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.22x = 3,757,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,144.91/2,687.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.15

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