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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.11, 4,327.04 and 936.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.11, 4,327.04 and 936.46 is: 1,404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.11 : 4,327.04 = 936.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.11/4,327.04 = 936.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.11x = 4,327.04 × 936.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.11x = 4,052,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,099.88/2,884.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.97

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