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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.85, 4,324.37 and 935.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.85, 4,324.37 and 935.07 is: 1,402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.85 : 4,324.37 = 935.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.85/4,324.37 = 935.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.85x = 4,324.37 × 935.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.85x = 4,043,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,562.36/2,882.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.63

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