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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.28, 4,316.00 and 930.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.28, 4,316.00 and 930.23 is: 1,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.28 : 4,316.00 = 930.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.28/4,316.00 = 930.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.28x = 4,316.00 × 930.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.28x = 4,014,846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,846.45/2,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.88

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