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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.58, 4,316.84 and 930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.58, 4,316.84 and 930.26 is: 1,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.58 : 4,316.84 = 930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.58/4,316.84 = 930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.58x = 4,316.84 × 930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.58x = 4,015,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,783.58/2,878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.06

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