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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.57, 4,327.27 and 909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.57, 4,327.27 and 909.53 is: 1,364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.57 : 4,327.27 = 909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.57/4,327.27 = 909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.57x = 4,327.27 × 909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.57x = 3,935,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,779.32/2,884.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.42

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