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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.70, 4,323.24 and 933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.70, 4,323.24 and 933.90 is: 1,401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.70 : 4,323.24 = 933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.70/4,323.24 = 933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.70x = 4,323.24 × 933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.70x = 4,037,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,473.84/2,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.07

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