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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.86, 4,316.04 and 930.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.86, 4,316.04 and 930.08 is: 1,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.86 : 4,316.04 = 930.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.86/4,316.04 = 930.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.86x = 4,316.04 × 930.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.86x = 4,014,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,262.48/2,877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.88

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