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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.69, 4,323.12 and 934.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.69, 4,323.12 and 934.43 is: 1,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.69 : 4,323.12 = 934.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.69/4,323.12 = 934.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.69x = 4,323.12 × 934.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.69x = 4,039,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,653.02/2,882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.35

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