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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.20, 4,315.80 and 929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.20, 4,315.80 and 929.60 is: 1,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.20 : 4,315.80 = 929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.20/4,315.80 = 929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.20x = 4,315.80 × 929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.20x = 4,011,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,967.68/2,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.40

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