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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985, 4,477.52 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985, 4,477.52 and 933 is: 1,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985 : 4,477.52 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985/4,477.52 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985x = 4,477.52 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985x = 4,177,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,526.16/2,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.51

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