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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.57, 4,316.37 and 930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.57, 4,316.37 and 930.52 is: 1,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.57 : 4,316.37 = 930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.57/4,316.37 = 930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.57x = 4,316.37 × 930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.57x = 4,016,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,468.61/2,878.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.30

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