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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.78, 4,324.17 and 935.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.78, 4,324.17 and 935.13 is: 1,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.78 : 4,324.17 = 935.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.78/4,324.17 = 935.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.78x = 4,324.17 × 935.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.78x = 4,043,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,661.09/2,882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.70

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