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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.26, 4,322.16 and 932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.26, 4,322.16 and 932.94 is: 1,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.26 : 4,322.16 = 932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.26/4,322.16 = 932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.26x = 4,322.16 × 932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.26x = 4,032,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,315.95/2,881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.50

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