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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.66, 5,559.57 and 933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.66, 5,559.57 and 933.33 is: 1,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.66 : 5,559.57 = 933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.66/5,559.57 = 933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.66x = 5,559.57 × 933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.66x = 5,188,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,913.47/3,706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.89

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