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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.96, 4,316.08 and 929.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.96, 4,316.08 and 929.14 is: 1,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.96 : 4,316.08 = 929.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.96/4,316.08 = 929.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.96x = 4,316.08 × 929.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.96x = 4,010,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,242.57/2,876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.92

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