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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.45, 4,316.27 and 929.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.45, 4,316.27 and 929.67 is: 1,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.45 : 4,316.27 = 929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.45/4,316.27 = 929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.45x = 4,316.27 × 929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.45x = 4,012,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,702.08/2,877.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.53

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