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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.24, 4,328.40 and 937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.24, 4,328.40 and 937.19 is: 1,405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.24 : 4,328.40 = 937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.24/4,328.40 = 937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.24x = 4,328.40 × 937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.24x = 4,056,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,511.55/2,885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.96

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