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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.23, 4,032.04 and 932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.23, 4,032.04 and 932.91 is: 1,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.23 : 4,032.04 = 932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.23/4,032.04 = 932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.23x = 4,032.04 × 932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.23x = 3,761,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,505.61/2,688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.25

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