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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.08, 4,317.66 and 930.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.08, 4,317.66 and 930.76 is: 1,395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.08 : 4,317.66 = 930.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.08/4,317.66 = 930.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.08x = 4,317.66 × 930.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.08x = 4,018,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,705.22/2,879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.83

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