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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.57, 4,325.37 and 936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.57, 4,325.37 and 936.52 is: 1,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.57 : 4,325.37 = 936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.57/4,325.37 = 936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.57x = 4,325.37 × 936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.57x = 4,050,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,795.51/2,884.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.30

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