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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.29, 4,317.39 and 930.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.29, 4,317.39 and 930.65 is: 1,395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.29 : 4,317.39 = 930.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.29/4,317.39 = 930.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.29x = 4,317.39 × 930.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.29x = 4,017,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,957.42/2,878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.95

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