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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.46, 4,322.97 and 935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.46, 4,322.97 and 935.22 is: 1,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.46 : 4,322.97 = 935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.46/4,322.97 = 935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.46x = 4,322.97 × 935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.46x = 4,042,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,928.00/2,882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.60

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