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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.84, 4,321.34 and 933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.84, 4,321.34 and 933.79 is: 1,400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.84 : 4,321.34 = 933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.84/4,321.34 = 933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.84x = 4,321.34 × 933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.84x = 4,035,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,208.61/2,881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.22

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