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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.47, 4,316.11 and 929.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.47, 4,316.11 and 929.63 is: 1,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.47 : 4,316.11 = 929.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.47/4,316.11 = 929.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.47x = 4,316.11 × 929.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.47x = 4,012,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,361.43/2,877.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.40

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