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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.55, 4,033.34 and 933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.55, 4,033.34 and 933.49 is: 1,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.55 : 4,033.34 = 933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.55/4,033.34 = 933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.55x = 4,033.34 × 933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.55x = 3,765,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,057.72/2,688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.40

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