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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.48, 4,316.80 and 930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.48, 4,316.80 and 930.28 is: 1,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.48 : 4,316.80 = 930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.48/4,316.80 = 930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.48x = 4,316.80 × 930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.48x = 4,015,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,832.70/2,878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.12

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