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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.88, 4,210.89 and 933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.88, 4,210.89 and 933.35 is: 1,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.88 : 4,210.89 = 933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.88/4,210.89 = 933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.88x = 4,210.89 × 933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.88x = 3,930,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,234.18/2,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.72

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