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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.98, 4,324.62 and 935.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.98, 4,324.62 and 935.03 is: 1,402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.98 : 4,324.62 = 935.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.98/4,324.62 = 935.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.98x = 4,324.62 × 935.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.98x = 4,043,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,649.44/2,882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.59

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