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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.65, 4,321.86 and 932.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.65, 4,321.86 and 932.79 is: 1,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.65 : 4,321.86 = 932.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.65/4,321.86 = 932.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.65x = 4,321.86 × 932.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.65x = 4,031,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,387.79/2,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.99

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