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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.57, 4,323.87 and 935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.57, 4,323.87 and 935.52 is: 1,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.57 : 4,323.87 = 935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.57/4,323.87 = 935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.57x = 4,323.87 × 935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.57x = 4,045,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,066.86/2,883.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.80

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