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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.33, 4,309.04 and 925.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.33, 4,309.04 and 925.10 is: 1,387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.33 : 4,309.04 = 925.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.33/4,309.04 = 925.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.33x = 4,309.04 × 925.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.33x = 3,986,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,288.28/2,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.34

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