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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.51, 4,322.67 and 933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.51, 4,322.67 and 933.33 is: 1,400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.51 : 4,322.67 = 933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.51/4,322.67 = 933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.51x = 4,322.67 × 933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.51x = 4,034,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,477.59/2,881.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.13

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