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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.07, 4,320.52 and 932.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.07, 4,320.52 and 932.75 is: 1,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.07 : 4,320.52 = 932.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.07/4,320.52 = 932.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.07x = 4,320.52 × 932.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.07x = 4,029,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,965.03/2,881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.77

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