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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.76, 4,321.72 and 933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.76, 4,321.72 and 933.50 is: 1,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.76 : 4,321.72 = 933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.76/4,321.72 = 933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.76x = 4,321.72 × 933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.76x = 4,034,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,325.62/2,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.95

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