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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.07, 4,317.53 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.07, 4,317.53 and 930.75 is: 1,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.07 : 4,317.53 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.07/4,317.53 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.07x = 4,317.53 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.07x = 4,018,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,536.39/2,879.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.78

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