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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.52, 4,322.31 and 933.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.52, 4,322.31 and 933.73 is: 1,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.52 : 4,322.31 = 933.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.52/4,322.31 = 933.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.52x = 4,322.31 × 933.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.52x = 4,035,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,861.46/2,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.60

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