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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.18, 4,328.31 and 937.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.18, 4,328.31 and 937.94 is: 1,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.18 : 4,328.31 = 937.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.18/4,328.31 = 937.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.18x = 4,328.31 × 937.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.18x = 4,059,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,695.08/2,885.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.09

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