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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.84, 4,326.94 and 937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.84, 4,326.94 and 937.04 is: 1,405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.84 : 4,326.94 = 937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.84/4,326.94 = 937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.84x = 4,326.94 × 937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.84x = 4,054,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,515.86/2,884.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.46

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