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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.75, 4,318.72 and 931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.75, 4,318.72 and 931.50 is: 1,396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.75 : 4,318.72 = 931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.75/4,318.72 = 931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.75x = 4,318.72 × 931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.75x = 4,022,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,885.35/2,879.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.96

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