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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.34, 4,324.19 and 934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.34, 4,324.19 and 934.54 is: 1,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.34 : 4,324.19 = 934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.34/4,324.19 = 934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.34x = 4,324.19 × 934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.34x = 4,041,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,142.62/2,882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.04

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