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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.29, 4,327.05 and 936.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.29, 4,327.05 and 936.35 is: 1,404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.29 : 4,327.05 = 936.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.29/4,327.05 = 936.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.29x = 4,327.05 × 936.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.29x = 4,051,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,633.27/2,884.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.72

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