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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.68, 4,327.56 and 937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.68, 4,327.56 and 937.44 is: 1,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.68 : 4,327.56 = 937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.68/4,327.56 = 937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.68x = 4,327.56 × 937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.68x = 4,056,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,827.85/2,884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.34

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