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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.75, 4,326.30 and 935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.75, 4,326.30 and 935.96 is: 1,404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.75 : 4,326.30 = 935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.75/4,326.30 = 935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.75x = 4,326.30 × 935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.75x = 4,049,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,222.12/2,883.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.15

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