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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.39, 4,321.27 and 932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.39, 4,321.27 and 932.59 is: 1,399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.39 : 4,321.27 = 932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.39/4,321.27 = 932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.39x = 4,321.27 × 932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.39x = 4,029,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,976.26/2,880.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.11

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