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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.73, 4,032.78 and 933.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.73, 4,032.78 and 933.41 is: 1,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.73 : 4,032.78 = 933.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.73/4,032.78 = 933.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.73x = 4,032.78 × 933.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.73x = 3,764,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,237.18/2,688.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.01

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