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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.03, 4,311.12 and 926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.03, 4,311.12 and 926.98 is: 1,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.03 : 4,311.12 = 926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.03/4,311.12 = 926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.03x = 4,311.12 × 926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.03x = 3,996,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,322.02/2,875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.01

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