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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.63, 4,320.98 and 932.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.63, 4,320.98 and 932.85 is: 1,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.63 : 4,320.98 = 932.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.63/4,320.98 = 932.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.63x = 4,320.98 × 932.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.63x = 4,030,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,821.53/2,880.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.28

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