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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.72, 4,322.28 and 933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.72, 4,322.28 and 933.92 is: 1,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.72 : 4,322.28 = 933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.72/4,322.28 = 933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.72x = 4,322.28 × 933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.72x = 4,036,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,663.74/2,882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.30

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