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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.37, 4,325.91 and 935.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.37, 4,325.91 and 935.53 is: 1,403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.37 : 4,325.91 = 935.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.37/4,325.91 = 935.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.37x = 4,325.91 × 935.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.37x = 4,047,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,018.58/2,883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.57

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