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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.51, 4,325.81 and 935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.51, 4,325.81 and 935.19 is: 1,402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.51 : 4,325.81 = 935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.51/4,325.81 = 935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.51x = 4,325.81 × 935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.51x = 4,045,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,449.58/2,883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.96

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