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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.69, 4,315.62 and 929.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.69, 4,315.62 and 929.43 is: 1,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.69 : 4,315.62 = 929.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.69/4,315.62 = 929.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.69x = 4,315.62 × 929.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.69x = 4,011,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,066.70/2,877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.85

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