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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.43, 4,321.35 and 932.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.43, 4,321.35 and 932.65 is: 1,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.43 : 4,321.35 = 932.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.43/4,321.35 = 932.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.43x = 4,321.35 × 932.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.43x = 4,030,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,307.08/2,880.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.20

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