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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.35, 4,323.12 and 934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.35, 4,323.12 and 934.30 is: 1,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.35 : 4,323.12 = 934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.35/4,323.12 = 934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.35x = 4,323.12 × 934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.35x = 4,039,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,091.02/2,882.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.32

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