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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.73, 4,315.23 and 929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.73, 4,315.23 and 929.22 is: 1,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.73 : 4,315.23 = 929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.73/4,315.23 = 929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.73x = 4,315.23 × 929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.73x = 4,009,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,798.02/2,876.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.87

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