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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.88, 4,318.79 and 930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.88, 4,318.79 and 930.69 is: 1,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.88 : 4,318.79 = 930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.88/4,318.79 = 930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.88x = 4,318.79 × 930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.88x = 4,019,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,450.01/2,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.19

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