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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.54, 4,317.91 and 930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.54, 4,317.91 and 930.69 is: 1,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.54 : 4,317.91 = 930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.54/4,317.91 = 930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.54x = 4,317.91 × 930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.54x = 4,018,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,633.33/2,878.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.07

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