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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.00, 4,323 and 934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.00, 4,323 and 934.16 is: 1,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.00 : 4,323 = 934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.00/4,323 = 934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.00x = 4,323 × 934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.00x = 4,038,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,352.07/2,882.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.23

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