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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.05, 4,324.52 and 935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.05, 4,324.52 and 935.25 is: 1,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.05 : 4,324.52 = 935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.05/4,324.52 = 935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.05x = 4,324.52 × 935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.05x = 4,044,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,517.78/2,883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.86

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