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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.14, 4,030.70 and 932.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.14, 4,030.70 and 932.34 is: 1,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.14 : 4,030.70 = 932.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.14/4,030.70 = 932.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.14x = 4,030.70 × 932.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.14x = 3,757,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,982.84/2,688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.99

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