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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.39, 4,322.77 and 934.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.39, 4,322.77 and 934.34 is: 1,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.39 : 4,322.77 = 934.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.39/4,322.77 = 934.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.39x = 4,322.77 × 934.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.39x = 4,038,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,912.97/2,882.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.24

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