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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.72, 4,320.59 and 932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.72, 4,320.59 and 932.94 is: 1,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.72 : 4,320.59 = 932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.72/4,320.59 = 932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.72x = 4,320.59 × 932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.72x = 4,030,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,846.57/2,880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.25

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