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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.82, 4,325.16 and 935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.82, 4,325.16 and 935.04 is: 1,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.82 : 4,325.16 = 935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.82/4,325.16 = 935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.82x = 4,325.16 × 935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.82x = 4,044,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,197.61/2,882.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.86

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