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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.69, 4,317.12 and 930.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.69, 4,317.12 and 930.45 is: 1,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.69 : 4,317.12 = 930.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.69/4,317.12 = 930.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.69x = 4,317.12 × 930.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.69x = 4,016,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,864.30/2,878.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.38

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