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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.29, 4,325.55 and 935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.29, 4,325.55 and 935.35 is: 1,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.29 : 4,325.55 = 935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.29/4,325.55 = 935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.29x = 4,325.55 × 935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.29x = 4,045,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,892.38/2,883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.22

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