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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.22, 4,316.03 and 929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.22, 4,316.03 and 929.57 is: 1,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.22 : 4,316.03 = 929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.22/4,316.03 = 929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.22x = 4,316.03 × 929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.22x = 4,012,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,047.36/2,877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.42

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