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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.02, 4,327.55 and 937.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.02, 4,327.55 and 937.30 is: 1,405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.02 : 4,327.55 = 937.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.02/4,327.55 = 937.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.02x = 4,327.55 × 937.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.02x = 4,056,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,212.62/2,885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.96

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