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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.93, 4,212.36 and 934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.93, 4,212.36 and 934.47 is: 1,401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.93 : 4,212.36 = 934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.93/4,212.36 = 934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.93x = 4,212.36 × 934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.93x = 3,936,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,324.05/2,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.36

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