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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.03, 4,317.05 and 930.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.03, 4,317.05 and 930.38 is: 1,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.03 : 4,317.05 = 930.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.03/4,317.05 = 930.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.03x = 4,317.05 × 930.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.03x = 4,016,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,503.12/2,878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.57

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