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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.98, 4,326.03 and 935.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.98, 4,326.03 and 935.78 is: 1,403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.98 : 4,326.03 = 935.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.98/4,326.03 = 935.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.98x = 4,326.03 × 935.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.98x = 4,048,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,212.35/2,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.69

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