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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.78, 4,318.25 and 931.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.78, 4,318.25 and 931.73 is: 1,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.78 : 4,318.25 = 931.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.78/4,318.25 = 931.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.78x = 4,318.25 × 931.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.78x = 4,023,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,416.82/2,879.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.13

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