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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.19, 4,316.60 and 929.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.19, 4,316.60 and 929.41 is: 1,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.19 : 4,316.60 = 929.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.19/4,316.60 = 929.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.19x = 4,316.60 × 929.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.19x = 4,011,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,891.21/2,877.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.38

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