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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.20, 4,324.56 and 935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.20, 4,324.56 and 935.24 is: 1,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.20 : 4,324.56 = 935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.20/4,324.56 = 935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.20x = 4,324.56 × 935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.20x = 4,044,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,501.49/2,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.78

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