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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.33, 4,321.17 and 932.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.33, 4,321.17 and 932.53 is: 1,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.33 : 4,321.17 = 932.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.33/4,321.17 = 932.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.33x = 4,321.17 × 932.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.33x = 4,029,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,599.05/2,880.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.01

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