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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.96, 4,322.22 and 934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.96, 4,322.22 and 934.72 is: 1,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.96 : 4,322.22 = 934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.96/4,322.22 = 934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.96x = 4,322.22 × 934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.96x = 4,040,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,065.48/2,881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.85

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