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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.79, 4,323.78 and 935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.79, 4,323.78 and 935.01 is: 1,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.79 : 4,323.78 = 935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.79/4,323.78 = 935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.79x = 4,323.78 × 935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.79x = 4,042,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,777.54/2,882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.38

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