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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.41, 4,325.01 and 935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.41, 4,325.01 and 935.56 is: 1,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.41 : 4,325.01 = 935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.41/4,325.01 = 935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.41x = 4,325.01 × 935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.41x = 4,046,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,306.36/2,883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.31

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