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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.41, 4,310.79 and 925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.41, 4,310.79 and 925.54 is: 1,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.41 : 4,310.79 = 925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.41/4,310.79 = 925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.41x = 4,310.79 × 925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.41x = 3,989,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,782.39/2,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.52

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